Golden Years: Revealing the Challenges by the Elderly in Malaysia

Objective: This study explores the inadequacies of the current policy in meeting elderly needs, focusing on the challenges posed by location, financial constraints, and inadequate facilities. Method: Qualitative research through in-depth interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, including elderly care providers, housing developers, and policymakers. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed reveal a strong influence of location, financial issues, and available facilities on the sustainability of elderly care in Malaysia. Research Implications: The study suggests strengthening smart partnerships between the government and stakeholders to improve elderly wellbeing. Future research should expand to include a broader range of variables and methods, involving elderly informants across Malaysia. Originality/Value: Elderly people fell abundantly, and the government needs to revise the policy for older person accordingly. This is important so that it would be not criticized by the society as the ill-advised policy of the policy that politically driven without fulfil the social obligations. Together, stakeholders and policymakers should create long-term solutions that guarantee the welfare of the elderly population. This comprises government initiatives, community programmes, and family support aimed at improving older people's social well-being.