Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society?

The issue of dignity at any age and the basic rights of aging person are guaranteed in the Federal Constitution. In fact, priority seats and services are also given to those who have reached the age of sixty years and above. Aging is associated with less capable in economy and physical; as a result,...

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Main Authors:	Tagaranao, Mariam Saidona, Abdul Shukor, Syahirah, Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English
Published:	Usuli Faqih Research Centre PLT (UFRC) 2019
Subjects:	K Law (General) KBP Islamic Law
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spelling	iium-722982019-05-21T01:56:23Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/72298/ Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society? Tagaranao, Mariam Saidona Abdul Shukor, Syahirah Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag K Law (General) KBP Islamic Law The issue of dignity at any age and the basic rights of aging person are guaranteed in the Federal Constitution. In fact, priority seats and services are also given to those who have reached the age of sixty years and above. Aging is associated with less capable in economy and physical; as a result, there have been reports that our old people are being discriminated and even physically abused by members of society. Things become worst as the people who are involved with abuse of elder people are their own blood and flesh; their own daughters, sons or other members of the family. The main objectives of this article is to identify the loopholes in the Malaysian laws, regulations and policies on elders’ rights and protections against abuse and neglect. It will also enhance and improve the awareness of the family members, caretakers and the whole society, on the existing laws, regulations and policies on elders’ rights. The significant of this study will explain the legal rights of elders and the need to implement new laws which will impose severe punishment related to abuse and neglect of elders. The researchers will use the library multidisciplinary resources, specifically, law books, annual reports, newspapers and textbooks from legal academic publishers and articles from scholarly journals. In conclusion, this effort will identify and show the laws and other legal tools that will protect the elders and promote their sense of security from abuse and neglect. This will hopefully help the government in developing a strong legal response to the problem of aging people before it becomes a major issue. Usuli Faqih Research Centre PLT (UFRC) 2019 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/72298/1/72298_Should%20law%20be%20used%20to%20handle%20the%20rights.pdf Tagaranao, Mariam Saidona and Abdul Shukor, Syahirah and Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag (2019) Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society? In: Persidangan Industri Warga Emas Kebangsaan: Menuju Pengurusan Patuh Syariah 2019, 15th-16th March 2019, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. http://fsu.usim.edu.my/e-prosiding-wargaemas2019/
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description	The issue of dignity at any age and the basic rights of aging person are guaranteed in the Federal Constitution. In fact, priority seats and services are also given to those who have reached the age of sixty years and above. Aging is associated with less capable in economy and physical; as a result, there have been reports that our old people are being discriminated and even physically abused by members of society. Things become worst as the people who are involved with abuse of elder people are their own blood and flesh; their own daughters, sons or other members of the family. The main objectives of this article is to identify the loopholes in the Malaysian laws, regulations and policies on elders’ rights and protections against abuse and neglect. It will also enhance and improve the awareness of the family members, caretakers and the whole society, on the existing laws, regulations and policies on elders’ rights. The significant of this study will explain the legal rights of elders and the need to implement new laws which will impose severe punishment related to abuse and neglect of elders. The researchers will use the library multidisciplinary resources, specifically, law books, annual reports, newspapers and textbooks from legal academic publishers and articles from scholarly journals. In conclusion, this effort will identify and show the laws and other legal tools that will protect the elders and promote their sense of security from abuse and neglect. This will hopefully help the government in developing a strong legal response to the problem of aging people before it becomes a major issue.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Tagaranao, Mariam Saidona Abdul Shukor, Syahirah Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag
author_facet	Tagaranao, Mariam Saidona Abdul Shukor, Syahirah Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag
author_sort	Tagaranao, Mariam Saidona
title	Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society?
title_short	Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society?
title_full	Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society?
title_fullStr	Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society?
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Should law be used to handle the rights of the elderly in the society?

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