Serdang, 31 May — MyAgeing® (Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing), Universiti Putra Malaysia and Aloka Foundation, successfully held the AGEING WITH JOY 2025: A Life of Meaning, Service and Purpose - a public seminar, forum, and exhibition today at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM. The event attracted over 200 participants, including older adults, caregivers, and members of the public.

Held with the support of UNFPA Malaysia, Putra Agile Centre, U3A Malaysia, AFICS Malaysia, and the Gerontological Association of Malaysia, the event served as a dynamic platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing on healthy, active, productive and positive ageing.

Through a series of expert-led talks, forum, and interactive exhibitions, the event promoted key aspects of positive ageing, including mental health, nutrition, falls prevention, and social participation. It also fostered intergenerational and interdisciplinary networking across sectors, bringing together voices from academia, health and social care, as well as lifelong learning.

MyAgeing® extends its heartfelt appreciation to all the generous sponsors whose support made this event possible. Special thanks go to Starbucks, Sacha Inchi Marketing, Yakult, Volten International, LAB Displays, Tee Kang Swee, FJ Union Battery Auto Service, Datin Shareena Chong Abdullah, and Steve Teow. Their contributions helped create a vibrant, engaging, and meaningful experience for all participants, especially the older adults whom this event was designed to celebrate and empower.

The success of AGEING WITH JOY 2025 reaffirms MyAgeing®’s steadfast commitment to promoting ageing with dignity, purpose, and joy — paving the way for a stronger, more inclusive future where every older person is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.