The Sarawak government is encouraging more community-based elderly care initiatives in Bintulu as the state prepares to become an ageing society by 2028.
Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus said several support facilities are already operating within the Bintulu Division.
“At present, efforts to support senior citizens’ wellbeing in Bintulu are implemented through the Senior Citizens Activity Centre in Tatau and the Senior Citizens Service Centre in Bintulu,” she said.
She was responding to Tanjong Batu assemblymen Johnny Pang Leong Ming during the Q&A session.
She explained that both centres provide structured programmes and support services aimed at promoting active ageing, social participation and overall wellbeing among older persons in the division.
On another note, Rosey said Sarawak currently has 30 Senior Citizens Activity Centres (PAWE) and eight Senior Citizens Service Centres (PPWE) operating throughout the state.
She said the facilities reflect the Sarawak government continuous commitment towards strengthening elderly care services and ensuring meaningful community engagement opportunities remain accessible statewide.
“As of April 2026, there are 12 elderly day care centres operated by non-government organisations (NGOs) and private individuals throughout Sarawak, including Kuching, Sibu, Samarahan and Miri,” she added.
She said the ministry welcomes greater participation from NGOs, private organisations and community leaders in Bintulu to establish elderly day care and support services for senior citizens.
