FILIAL PIETY IN CONTEMPORARY MALAYSIA

Abstract

The prevalence of aging population in Malaysia has increased over the years due to better diets, improvement in medical facilities, and awareness of healthy lifestyles. This paper describes the trends of care-giving responsibilities towards the elderly in contemporary Malaysia and their perception on the concept of filial piety from the literature. As the neglect of elders is becoming a chronic issue in this country, policies and law have been enforced to ensure that the elderly would be taken care of. The implication in the nursing profession is to assist the Malaysian government to provide best care for the elderly through practice and further research.