Lack of proper regulatory guidelines for elderly care centres is a “ticking time bomb” that can lead to a rise in unlicensed operators and compromise safety. Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng said administrative hurdles, such as difficulty in securing local authority approvals, forced many care providers to operate in the shadows. “The danger of not having proper guidelines is that these centres will operate without licences. PAWE Subang Jaya members singing carols and bringing joy to the Christmas celebration at the AIM healthcare centre in USJ. He also raised concerns about the Sales and Service Tax (SST) being levied on elderly care centres, a burden that he argued should be waived to ensure affordability for the B40 and M40 groups.

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 11:56 UTC