Penang introduces pilot project for Age-Friendly City initiative

The Penang state assembly was informed today that the state government has introduced an Age-Friendly City initiative to create a conducive environment for all levels of society, particularly senior citizens.

State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairperson Lim Siew Khim said a strategic and comprehensive plan will be formulated next month to be implemented in 2024 by declaring Penang island as an Age-Friendly City by 2025.

“The island has been chosen for the pilot project, which will be...