KUALA LUMPUR: The senior citizens Bill is expected to be tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat next year, says Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Raj Munni Sabu.
She said a special team was established in March to realise the drafting of a law specifically for senior citizens.
"This team was established to ensure that this Bill can be tabled after being comprehensively drafted. The ministry is drafting for the first, second and third readings next year,” she said during a question and answer session at the Dewan Rakyat sitting Tuesday . Meanwhile, Raj Munni said the content and approach of the proposed bill are the results of research conducted in the field, comparative analysis with other countries as well as in-depth interviews and consultation sessions with various parties.
"It is targeted for the first reading in 2024, based on the planning of the timeline and the drafting procedure of the Bill, especially involving stakeholders,” she said.
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