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长青
舞蹈
团演
出之“刀马旦”
主礼嘉宾杨燕美医生与长青文 康乐
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The President personally gave ang pows to all the residents.
PPB G
roup organized a CNY celebration
at NACSCOM Old Folk Home
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANISATIONS MALAYSIA (NACSCOM)
www.nacscom.org.my
Vol. 31 April 2016
Suara KananKDN NO PP 10706/09/2008(020548)
SENIOR VOICE | April 2016
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT NACSCOM OLD FOLKS HOME
National Council of Senior Citizens Organisations Malaysia 30, Jalan SS22/2, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel: 03 - 7732 5096 Fax: 03 - 7722 3346 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nacscom.org.my
NACSCOMCOUNCIL2014-2016 PATRONY.A.Bhg Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik
ADVISORY. Bhg Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
HON. LIFE PRESIDENT Datuk Lum Kin Tuck
PRESIDENT Datuk Dr Soon Ting KuehTel : 03-7732 5096H/P : 012-287 2842
DEPUTY PRESIDENT Mdm Susan Suah Hooi Eng H.P : 012-2971516
VICE PRESIDENTS Dato’ V. ThannimalaiH/P : 012-431 7049Mr Soon Boon KengH/P : 016-717 4345Encik Azlan Hussain H/P : 019-381 1381 Datuk William ChaiH/P : 012-833 7865Mr. Jimmy Ng Thau Syn H/P : 016-841 7188
HON. SEC. GENERAL (Acting)Mr. David Tan Sing Leong H/P : 012-671 2039
HON. TREASURER Mdm Yap Poh LinH/P : 012-325 0522
HON. ASST. TREASURER Mdm. Jennifer Ho Koon Yik H/P : 012-383 1355
COMMITTEE MEMBERSPuan Sri Wong Swee EngMr. Yong Kun SangMr. Leo Leslie ArmstrongDatuk Joe Ojiri SupiringMr. Wee Beng KhimMr. Hai Ah HongMr. Henry Khoo Taw YongMr. Yeow Yu ChuanMdm Bopo Wong Yuet LengMr. Sunny Yap Koon Fong
LEGAL ADVISOR Mr. S. Radhakrishnan Tel : 03-2027 2727
NACSCOM SENIOR VOICE EDITORIAL BOARD Datuk Dr. Soon Ting Kueh Mdm Susan Suah Hooi EngMr. Yeow Yu ChuanMr. Allan LiuMdm Bopo Wong Yuet LengDr. Ng Kok Han Pn. Rofizah Lim
CONTENTS
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FEATURE
MEDIA ROUNDTABLE ON AGEING (MRA) 2016
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AGE INCLUSIVENESS AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT - NACSCOM’s PERSPECTIVE年龄的包容性和支援性环境-NASSCOM的展望
The Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (previously known as the Institute of Gerontology), Universiti Putra Malaysia organized a Media Roundtable on Ageing (MRA) with a theme on ”Age Inclusiveness and Supportive Environment” on 18th January 2016 in Ipoh, Perak with the support of UNFPA Malaysia.
The celebration took 2 days and it was overwhelming with participants of more than 1500 people.
Page 10: On 4th February 2016 (Thursday), PPB Group Berhad organised a Chinese New Year celebration for the residents at NACSCOM Old Folks Home in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.
Page 11: NACSCOM CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT OLD FOLKS HOME
Page 12: GOLDEN VOICE CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
Page 15: 亚庇长青文康乐龄协会
Page 16: Senior Citizens Club Subang Jaya
Page 18: Klang Senior Citizens Club Chinese New Year Dinner
Page 19: Kajang Senior Citizens Club
Page 20: NACSCOM Chinese New Year Open House
Page 21: Appeal Letter
Page 22: Donation Form
Page 23: Health Article - Glaucome: Symptoms, Causes
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KUDAT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION: CELEBRATION FOR ‘THE WORLD DAY OF THE ELDERLY’ YEAR
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AFFILIATES ACTIVITIES
April 2016 | SENIOR VOICE
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT NACSCOM OLD FOLKS HOME
National Council of Senior Citizens Organisations Malaysia 30, Jalan SS22/2, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel: 03 - 7732 5096 Fax: 03 - 7722 3346 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nacscom.org.my
PERUTUSAN PRESIDEN
Penjagaan dan Kebajikan Berusia
Penduduk Malaysia sedang mengalami penuaan yang pesat dan pada tahun 2030, kita akan menjadi negara penuaan dengan lebih 15% penduduknya berumur 60
tahun dan keatas. Oleh demikian, isu penjagaan dan kebajikan berusia perlu dikaji dan dinilai dengan teliti untuk memastikan negara yang harmoni dan sejahtera.
Walau bagaimana pun pada masa sekarang, penjagaan dan kebajikan berusia telah menjadi isu penting di Malaysia. Secara tradisi, penjagaan warga emas sentiasa menjadi sebahagian daripada tradisi keluarga. Ibubapa yang berumur atau datuk dan nenek adalah sebahagian daripada unit keluarga dan sering 2 atau 3 generasi akan hidup bersama-sama dalam suasana bahagia untuk keluarga. Sejak kebelakangan ini, disebabkan oleh pembangunan ekonomi yang pesat dan perubahan dalam system
nilai generasi muda yang hidup dalam unit mereka sendiri bebas dengan ibu-bapa berusia yang sering kali ditinggalkan kepada mereka sendiri. Hal ini berlaku dengan pemindahan penduduk muda ke pusat bandar disebabkan oleh factor ekonomi. Isu penjagaan berusia kini menjadi masalah yang serius. Di kawasan bandar, ibubapa yang berumur sering diabaikan oleh keluarga mereka dan juga masyarakat.
NACSCOM menggesa Kerajaan Malaysia untuk meneliti kepada penjagaan dan kebajikan berusia secara serius sebelum ia menjadi satu masalah sosial yang besar. Langkah pertama dan yang paling penting ialah melalui pendidikan terutamanya pendidikan generasi muda kita. Pendidikan mesti menanamkan di dalam masyarakat kita dengan system nilai dan budaya untuk menghormati dan menjaga wargatua. Nilai tradisional Asia dengan rasa hormat dan menjaga ibu-bapa berusia, filial ketakwaan dan tanggung jawab social bagi generasi muda dan masyarakat harus menjadi sebahagian daripada teras nilai dan budaya masyarakat Asia. Unit keluarga bersatu dan bahagia adalah kunci untuk memupuk masyarakat yang harmoni dan sejahtera.
Di samping pendidikan, kita juga perlu melihat penjagaan dan kebajikan wargatua yang miskin tidak diabaikan di bandar dan luar bandar. Kita adalah masyarakat penyayang dengan adanya banyak pertubuhan dan organisasi sosial yang menyediakan penjagaan dan bantuan kepada golongan miskin yang tua. Kerajaan juga memainkan peranan dalam menyediakan bantuan kewangan dan lain-lain khidmat sokongan kebajikan untuk wargatua di negara ini. Tetapi kami percaya bahawa system sokongan ini perlu dikaji semula supaya ia meliputi semua orang yang layak dan mereka tidak yang dieksploitasi oleh pihak yang tidak bertanggungjawab. Kami berasa amat bimbang tentang status semasa bagi rumah-
rumah penjagaan atau pusat awam dan swasta dalam menyediakan perkhidmatan penjagaan dan kesihatan berkualiti untuk kediaman. Kita mempunyai Akta Pusat Penjagaan 1993 tetapi ianya sering kali menghadapi masalah kekurangan penguatkuasaan. Kebanyakan pusat penjagaan swasta dan pusat komuniti tidak mempunyai kemudahan yang asas dan memberikan perkhidmatan yang tidak berkualiti. Di beberapa pusat-pusat berkenaan, keadaan dan perkhidmatan yang disediakan adalah benar-benar teruk.
NACSCOM percaya bahawa ini adalah masalah yang serius yang memerlukan perhatian segera. Kita perlu bertindak segera untuk memastikan semua pusat jagaan wargatua mencapai piawaian Malaysia tertentu dan pusat-pusat ini tidak dieksploitasikan. Kami faham bahawa kerajaan sedang mengkaji satu Akta baru penjagaan kesihatan bagi memastikan perkhidmatan yang berkualiti dan rawatan kesihatan yang sempurna di pusat-pusat penjagaan wargatua. NACSCOM akan sentiasa memberikan input dan cadangan dalam Akta baru ini agar orang lebih tua dapat menikmati perkhidmatan penjagaan dan kesihatan yang sempurna.
Datuk Dr Soon Ting KuehPresiden, NACSCOM
15hb Mac 2016
Page 3: MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT (BM, English and Mandarin)
Page 10: On 4th February 2016 (Thursday), PPB Group Berhad organised a Chinese New Year celebration for the residents at NACSCOM Old Folks Home in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.
Page 11: NACSCOM CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT OLD FOLKS HOME
Page 12: GOLDEN VOICE CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
Page 15: 亚庇长青文康乐龄协会
Page 16: Senior Citizens Club Subang Jaya
Page 18: Klang Senior Citizens Club Chinese New Year Dinner
Page 19: Kajang Senior Citizens Club
Page 20: NACSCOM Chinese New Year Open House
Page 21: Appeal Letter
Page 22: Donation Form
Page 23: Health Article - Glaucome: Symptoms, Causes
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SENIOR VOICE | April 2016
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT
Aged Care and Welfare
The Malaysian population is experiencing rapid ageing and by the year 2030, we will be an ageing nation with more than 15% of her population in the 60s and above. Thus the issues of aged care and welfare have to be studied and evaluated carefully to ensure a harmonious and prosperous nation.
Even at current time, aged care and welfare have become a significant issue in Malaysia. Traditionally, caring of older persons has always being part of the family tradition. The aged parents or grandparents are part of the family unit and often 2 or 3 generations are living together happily in an extended family. But in recent years, due to rapid economic development and changes in value system, the younger generation are living in their own independent unit with the aged parents very often being left to themselves. This is especially true with urban migration of the young population to the urban centres due to economic reasons. The issue of aged care has now become a serious problem. Even in urban areas, the aged parents are often being neglected by their families and even the community.
NACSCOM would like the Malaysian government to look into aged care and welfare seriously before it becomes a major social problem. The first and most important step is through education, particularly education of our younger generation. Education must instil in our society the value system
and culture to respect and care for the elderly. The traditional Asian value of respect and care of our aged parents, filial piety and social responsibility of the younger generation and community must be part of the core value and culture of the Asian society. The united and happy family unit is key to a harmonious and prosperous society.
Education aside, we must also look the care and welfare of the elderly poor and neglect, both rural as well as urban. We are a caring society with many establishments and social organisations providing care and aids to the elderly poor. The Government also plays its part in providing financial aids and other welfare supports to older persons in this country. But we believe that this support system needs to be reviewed so that it covers all deserving people and is not being exploited by some. We are particularly concerned about the current status of many care homes or centres, both public and private, in providing quality care and health services to the residence. We do have the Care Centres Act 1993 but very often, there is a lack of enforcement. Many of these private and community care centres often do not have even the basic facility and provide very poor quality service to their residence. In some of these centres, the condition and services provided are really atrocious.
NACSCOM believe that this is a serious problem that requires immediate attention. We have to act quickly to ensure all care centres for the elderly are up to certain Malaysian standards and the residences are not being exploited. We understand that the Government is looking into a new health care act to ensure quality service and proper health care of the elderly in these care centres. NACSCOM will like to provide our inputs and recommendations in this new act so that the resident older persons are provided with the proper care and health services.
AGE INCLUSIVENESS AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT - NACSCOM’s PERSPECTIVE
Political situation all over the world is chaotic with political conflicts such as in the Middle East, South Asia, a number of African and Latin American countries; fights against terrorism, issues of immigrants, especially in Europe, and refugees issues and problems all over the world
Economic development and financial turbulence: The world is experiencing rapid economic development and social transformation (rural to urban shift) resulting in housing, transportation, sanitation, environmental quality issues. The global financial system is also often faced with upheavals, financial crisis and currency fluctuation.
Changes in cultures and values: With globalisation, major changes in values and cultures, especially in Asia. Lost in certain core values such as filial piety, family values, increases in materialism and self centred altitudes
Ageing population: Better health and disease control leading to longer life expectancy resulting in ageing population. Effects on economic development and many other areas such as health, living environment and age care, etc.
AGEING IN PLACE – AGE INCLUSIVENESSInclusiveness – Ageing as part of the natural environment; the aged be part of
the society in its natural setting with respect and dignity, no discrimination, segregation, etc
Self – most important, self respect, financialindependence, physical and mental health Family – family integration and support Society – community support and involvementGlobal environment – no social and political upheaval, civil conflicts and disorders
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTIncome Security – Social pension, private pension fund, welfare schemesHealth Services and Long-term CareSocial and Welfare ServicesSupportive home environment Age-friendly Living Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation
NACSCOM INVOLVEMENTAgeing in place – Role of self, family, community and the government Supportive Environment – Income Security, Health and Social wellbeing, and Inclusiveness
CURRENT WORLD SCENARIOS THAT AFFECT AGEING WELLBEING
The Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (previously known as the Institute of Gerontology), Universiti Putra Malaysia organized a Media Roundtable on Ageing (MRA) with a theme on ”Age
Inclusiveness and Supportive Environment” on 18th January 2016 in Ipoh, Perak with the support of UNFPA Malaysia.
The event aims to:I. Share information on population ageing and the situation of older persons in Malaysia;II. Promote a holistic approach to understanding old age and ageing issues through international and national policies, programs and services;III. Strengthen the use of research data and empirical evidence through media engagement in improving the well-being of older Malaysians.
MRA 2016 is open to all stakeholders on Ageing and media representatives. The following fourteen media groups were present:
Bernama The Star The Sun Echo IpohMedia Prima Malay MailRTM KOSMOSin Chew Jit Poh Oriental DailyTamil Nissan MakkaiOsaiDewan Masyarakat Harian Metro
NACSCOM is represented by its President, Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh.
The round table session offered an invaluable opportunity for print and electronic media engagement with key national stakeholders on old age and ageing issues, challenges and opportunities in Malaysia. The programme started with a presentation on Current Situation
on Ageing in Malaysia by Prof Dr Tengku Aizan Hamid, Director, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, Universiti Putra Malaysia & President, Gerontological Association of Malaysia (GEM). This was followed by a Panel Session where representatives from the following organisations gave a brief presentation on Age Inclusiveness and Supportive Environment each:
- Department of Social Welfare, Malaysia- Family Health Development Division, Ministry of Health- National Council of Senior Citizens Organizations Malaysia (NACSCOM)
This was followed by open discussion together with the media representatives.
The attached document is the NACSCOM’s Perspective on Age Inclusiveness and Supportive Environment presented by Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh.
‘MRA 2016’开放给所有和老龄课题有关组织和媒体代表参加。以下14家传媒集团出席了会议:Bernama The Star The Sun Echo IpohMedia Prima Malay Mail RTM KOSMO星洲日报 东方日报 淡米尔尼森报 MakkaiOsai社会局 Harian Metro
NACSCOM由会长Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh 代表出席会议。圆桌会议会议让印刷和电子媒体得到宝贵的机会,和国内主要涉及老年和老龄化问题的方面,讨论上述课题、各种挑战和机会。
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT NACSCOM OLD FOLKS HOME
On 4th February 2016 (Thursday), PPB Group Berhad organised a Chinese New Year celebration for the residents at NACSCOM
Old Folks Home in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The PPB Group was headed by Ms. Koh Mei Lee, Head of Corporate Affairs with about 10 staff. NACSCOM was headed by its President, Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh and other members included Mdm. Susan Suah Hooi Eng, Mr. Hai Ah Hong, Mdm. Janette Yap Poh Lin, Mr. David Tan Sing Leong, Francis Teoh Ho Cheng, Irene Low Siang Kiang, Shirley Ong Kooi Heng and Mr. Cheong Beng Seng
The auspicious occasion started at around 12 noon with a short speech given by Ms. Koh and this was followed by ‘Loh Sang’ and a buffet lunch. After enjoying the food, the residents were treated with art and craft activity. To mark the festive occasion, all the residents were given gifts and ang pows.
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NACSCOM CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT OLD FOLKS HOME
On 22nd February 2016, NACSCOM hosted a Chinese New Year Party for residents at our
Old Folks Home. NACSCOM was represented by its President Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh and the other members present were Mr Hai Ah Hong, Janette Yap Poh Lin, Sunny Yap Koon Fong, Mr David Tan Sing Leong, Abbe Seow, Rev Kit Yen and Mdm. Liow Sook Ching, Irene Low Siang Kiang, Shirley Ong KooiHeng and Mr. Cheong Beng Seng.
On that day, the Old Folks Home Committee held its monthly meeting chaired by Mr. Hai. After the scheduled meeting which ended at around 12 noon, the New Year Party started with new year greetings from the President and other members to the residents. They were treated with nasi lemak, kueh and fried bee hoon. The President personally gave mandarin oranges and ang pows to all the residents. All of them enjoyed the occasion and feel blessed to have a place to stay with a big family which they can call ‘home’.
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GOLDEN VOICE CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
Handicraft session for the Choir members
A handicraft session was carried out on 22nd January 2016 (Friday) from 10.00am to 12.00pm at the NACSCOM DJ Day Centre. It was led by Jenny Tham and Tan Kwang Fong. We made Chinese New Year lanterns, small bags and boxes using the colourful Chinese New Year packets and paper board. About 12 members turned up for this session.
Chinese New Year Luncheon Celebration on 23-02-2016
The CNY luncheon was held at Hee Lai Tang Restaurant, Section 13, Petaling Jaya. There were about 30 members present including teacher Miss Chan and pianist Miss Yap. We all had a good time and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The purpose of the gathering was to bring the members closer.
Celebration for ‘The World Day of the Elderly’ year 2015 was held and presided by ‘Kudat Senior Citizens
Association’ by rotation. The celebration took 2 days and it was overwhelming with participants of more than 1500 people. The celebration was held on 21st of November and the day was in coincident with the anniversary day of the association. The honoured guest came from Kuala Lumpur NACSCOM led by president Datuk Dr. Soon Ting Kueh, vice president Soon Boon Keng, secretary David Tan and treasurer Jenette Yap. The night after, NACSCOM president hosted a dinner to celebrate the organising commitees and Kudat Senior Citizens panel commitees appreciating their effort of setting up this successful event.
On the first day of celebration, four sport gala programs were completed, that is table tennis, billiard, chess and Chinese caligraphy. Sabah National Type Chinese School Directors Association deputy president Mr. Luo Jin Tang was honoured to preside the night’s programs which are welcoming sumptuous dinner, dancing competition and etc. The participating guests were four from NACSCOM KL, API Persatuan Koat, the president Jimmy Ng, API Koat Association founder Ms. Gu Yan Ru, and honourary president Datin Ann Chow, Zheng Cheng Xing JP, all teritery senior citizens associations presidents, legal adviser, committees members and community dignities.
The second night celebration was even higher
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AFFILIATES ACTIVITIES KUDAT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION: CELEBRATION FOR ‘THE WORLD DAY OF THE ELDERLY’ YEAR
Celebration for ‘The World Day of the Elderly’ year 2015 was held and presided by ‘Kudat Senior Citizens
Association’ by rotation. The celebration took 2 days and it was overwhelming with participants of more than 1500 people. The celebration was held on 21st of November and the day was in coincident with the anniversary day of the association. The honoured guest came from Kuala Lumpur NACSCOM led by president Datuk Dr. Soon Ting Kueh, vice president Soon Boon Keng, secretary David Tan and treasurer Jenette Yap. The night after, NACSCOM president hosted a dinner to celebrate the organising commitees and Kudat Senior Citizens panel commitees appreciating their effort of setting up this successful event.
On the first day of celebration, four sport gala programs were completed, that is table tennis, billiard, chess and Chinese caligraphy. Sabah National Type Chinese School Directors Association deputy president Mr. Luo Jin Tang was honoured to preside the night’s programs which are welcoming sumptuous dinner, dancing competition and etc. The participating guests were four from NACSCOM KL, API Persatuan Koat, the president Jimmy Ng, API Koat Association founder Ms. Gu Yan Ru, and honourary president Datin Ann Chow, Zheng Cheng Xing JP, all teritery senior citizens associations presidents, legal adviser, committees members and community dignities.
The second night celebration was even higher
atmosphere. The guest of honour was Datuk Zhang Zhi Gang, Minister of Special Affair of Sabah. The dinner held 80 over tables. Datuk Zhang gave speech with many guidance and cheer up to the senior citizens. The president of Kudat Association Mr. Yang Tian Hua gave speech and to thank Datuk Zhang zhi Gang for his donation of RM20,000. Encik Mohamed Nor for donation of RM 25,000. Datuk William Chai of Sabah COSCA gave speech of many encouragement to the senior citizens and same time announced that the celebration of ‘The World Day of the Elderly’ year 2016 would be held and hosted by Ranau Senior Citizens Assciation and appealed all the affiliates to participate by then.
AFFILIATES ACTIVITIESSENIOR CITIZENS CLUB SUBANG JAYA
Team MembersPRESIDENT
Yang Chor LeongDEPUTY PRESIDENT
TAN HUAH ENGVICE PRESIDENT
ROFIZAH LIMVICE PRESIDENTSIVA PRAKASAM
Sim Annie Janie Diana CharlieJoy Katherine Helen Ray
Brief History of SCCSJIt was registered with the Registrar of Society Selangor on 8th Aug 1997, by our founding President: Mr Thomas Matthews. Mr Yeong Teik Boon served as the 2nd President from Feb 2003 till Feb 2016. Mr Yang Chor Leong is the current President.
In year 2010 Nov 10th, The National Council of Senior Citizens Organization Malaysia (NACSCOM) bought the Club House to facilitate and serve the senior community in Subang Jaya. Now having close to 1,000 members. It is a self funded and non profit organization. It is managed by a team of 13 dedicated Board Members who meet monthly to administer and plan activities for members.
The objective is to ensure that all senior citizens have the opportunities to engage in activities and to encourage healthy aging.
SCCSJ Projects 2016/2017Green Community - Adopt USJ6 “Farmland• Subang Jaya Karaoke Competition• Forum for International Day of Older Persons• Joint Projects with Chi Hung Old Folk Home• SCCSJ “ Hand-Book” appeal for support & • donations
SCCSJ’ 20• th Anniversary Celebration-2017
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2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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Senior BOD Courtesy visit to Nacscom on 8th March 2016
NACSCOM Participation at Klang Senior Citizens Club Chinese New Year DinnerOn 23rd February 2016, on the invitation of Klang Senior Citizen Club, NACSCOM attended their Chinese New Year Dinner held at Emperor Cuisine Restaurant in Port Klang. NACSCOM was represented by Datuk Dr. Soon Ting Kueh, Janette Yap Poh Lin, David Tan Sing Leong, Sunny Yap Koon Fong, Jeniffer Ho Koon Yik and Mr. Cheong Beng Seng. The members were treated to a sumptuous dinner, karaoke singing and dancing by the members. There was a God of Prosperity or Choy Sun Yeh to greet the all the members a happy and prosperous New Year.
Kajang Senior Citizens Club had a Chinese New Year Luncheon on 19th February 2016 (Friday) at Melia Seasons
Restaurant Kajang. 160 people attended this ‘Lou Sang’ party. We are most grateful to have the pleasure to invite our NACSCOM President Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh together with some affiliate members. Our MC Mr Albert Tan invited our Chairman Mdm Molly Lee to deliver her opening speech followed with a brief speech by Datuk Dr Soon. We had two line dance performances and two group singing on stage. Participants lined up for the ‘I sponsor U sing’ while food and red wine were served. The environment was filled with joy, laughter, excitement and applause while the singers went on stage including Datuk Dr. Soon NACSCOM President. We would like to thank all those who were present at the function on this happy and joyous occassion.
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AFFILIATES ACTIVITIESNACSCOM CHINESE NEW YEAR OPEN HOUSE
The 5th Day of Lunar Month, NACSCOM Celebrate Chinese New Year Open House at Petaling Jaya
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3rd January 2016
HON. SEC. GENERAL(ACTING)
3rd January 2016
HON. SEC. GENERAL(ACTING)
Glaucoma: Symptoms, CausesWritten by Christian Nordqvist
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye in which fluid pressure within the eye rises - if left untreated the patient may lose vision, and even become blind. The disease generally affects both eyes, although one may have more severe signs and symptoms than the other.
There are two main types of glaucoma, open angle and closed angle (angle closure) glaucoma. The fluid in the eye flows through an area between the iris and cornea, where it escapes via the trabecular meshwork - “angle” refers to this area. The trabecular meshwork is made of sponky tissue lined by trabeculocytes. Fluid drains into s set of tubes, known as Schlemm’s canal, from which they flow into the blood system.
Closed Angle Glaucoma (acute angle-closure glaucoma) can come on suddenly, and the patient commonly experiences pain and rapid vision loss. Fortunately, the symptoms of pain and discomfort make the sufferer seek medical help, resulting in prompt treatment which usually prevents any permanent damage from occurring.
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (chronic glaucoma) - progresses very slowly. The patient may not feel any symptoms; even slight loss of vision may go unnoticed. In this type of glaucoma, many people don’t get medical help until some permanent damage has already occurred.
Low-tension glaucoma - this is another form that experts do not fully understand. Even though eye pressure is normal, optic nerve damage still occurs. Perhaps the optic nerve is over-sensitive or there is atherosclerosis in the blood vessel that supplies the optic nerve.
Pigmentary glaucoma - this type generally develops during early or middle adulthood. Pigment granules, which arise from the back of the iris, are dispersed within the eye. If these granules build up in the trabecular meshwork, they can undermine the flow of fluids in the eye, leading to a rise in eye pressure. Running and some other sports can unsettle the granules, which get into the travecular meshwork.
Glaucoma has been called the silent thief of sight
Primary glaucoma - this means we do not know what the cause was.
Secondary glaucoma - the condition has a known cause, such as a tumor, diabetes, an advanced cataract, or inflammation. Symptoms of glaucomaHow a person with advanced vision loss from glaucoma sees the same thing. Image credits: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
A symptom is something the sufferer experiences and describes, such as pain, while a sign is something others
Glaucoma: Symptoms, CausesWritten by Christian Nordqvist
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye in which fluid pressure within the eye rises - if left untreated the patient may lose vision, and even become blind. The disease generally affects both eyes, although one may have more severe signs and symptoms than the other.
There are two main types of glaucoma, open angle and closed angle (angle closure) glaucoma. The fluid in the eye flows through an area between the iris and cornea, where it escapes via the trabecular meshwork - “angle” refers to this area. The trabecular meshwork is made of sponky tissue lined by trabeculocytes. Fluid drains into s set of tubes, known as Schlemm’s canal, from which they flow into the blood system.
Closed Angle Glaucoma (acute angle-closure glaucoma) can come on suddenly, and the patient commonly experiences pain and rapid vision loss. Fortunately, the symptoms of pain and discomfort make the sufferer seek medical help, resulting in prompt treatment which usually prevents any permanent damage from occurring.
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (chronic glaucoma) - progresses very slowly. The patient may not feel any symptoms; even slight loss of vision may go unnoticed. In this type of glaucoma, many people don’t get medical help until some permanent damage has already occurred.
Low-tension glaucoma - this is another form that experts do not fully understand. Even though eye pressure is normal, optic nerve damage still occurs. Perhaps the optic nerve is over-sensitive or there is atherosclerosis in the blood vessel that supplies the optic nerve.
Pigmentary glaucoma - this type generally develops during early or middle adulthood. Pigment granules, which arise from the back of the iris, are dispersed within the eye. If these granules build up in the trabecular meshwork, they can undermine the flow of fluids in the eye, leading to a rise in eye pressure. Running and some other sports can unsettle the granules, which get into the travecular meshwork.
Glaucoma has been called the silent thief of sight
Primary glaucoma - this means we do not know what the cause was.
Secondary glaucoma - the condition has a known cause, such as a tumor, diabetes, an advanced cataract, or inflammation. Symptoms of glaucomaHow a person with advanced vision loss from glaucoma sees the same thing. Image credits: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
A symptom is something the sufferer experiences and describes, such as pain, while a sign is something others
can identify, such as a rash or a swelling.
The signs and symptoms of primary open angle glaucoma and acute angle-c losure glaucoma are quite different.
Signs and symptoms of primary open-angle glaucoma
Peripheral vision is • gradually lost. This nearly always affects both eyes.In advanced stages, the • patient has tunnel vision
Signs and symptoms of closed angle glaucoma
Eye pain, usually severe• Blurred vision• Eye pain is often • accompanied by nausea, and sometimes vomitingLights appear to have extra • halo-like glows around themRed eyes• Sudden, unexpected vision problems, especially when • lighting is poor
Glaucoma risk factorsA risk factor is something that raises the risk of developing a condition or disease. For example, obesity is a risk factor for diabetes type 2 - obese people have a higher risk of developing diabetes.
Old age - people over the age of 60 years have a higher • risk of developing the disease. Ethnic background - East Asians, because of their • shallower anterior chamber depth, have a higher risk of developing glaucoma compared to Caucasians. The risk for those of Inuit origin is considerably greater still. Some illnesses and conditions - people with diabetes • or hypothyroidism have a much higher chance of developing glaucoma.Eye injuries or conditions - some eye injuries, especially • severe ones, are linked to a higher glaucoma risk. Eye surgery - some patients who underwent eye surgery • have a higher risk of glaucoma.Myopia - people with myopia (nearsightedness) have a • higher risk of glaucoma.Corticosteroids - patients on long-term corticosteroids • have a raised risk of developing several different conditions, including glaucoma. The risk is even greater with eyedrops containing corticosteroids.
How a person with advanced vision loss from glaucoma sees