Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development
SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGEING (SICA)
SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGEING (SICA)
28 – 29 October 2025 | Kuching, Sarawak
Kuching, Sarawak
Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development
SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGEING (SICA)
SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGEING (SICA)
28 – 29 October 2025 | Kuching, Sarawak
Kuching, Sarawak
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome Message
From the Minister
On behalf of the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak, it is my great pleasure to welcome all distinguished guests, speakers, and participants to the Sarawak International Conference on Ageing (SICA) 2025.
This year’s conference, themed “Ageing with Dignity: Policies for Rights, Inclusion, and Social Protection,” brings together thoughtful leaders, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and advocates from around the world. Together, we will explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and strengthen partnerships to ensure that older persons are respected, empowered, and fully included in our societies.
Ageing is not merely a demographic trend — it is a journey that reflects the richness of human experience. It is our collective responsibility to create environments where every individual can age with dignity, security, and purpose. I am confident that the knowledge exchanged, and collaborations forged during this conference will pave the way for impactful policies and sustainable solutions for the benefit of all.
I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our esteemed speakers, our organising partners, and our generous sponsors for making SICA 2025 possible. May your participation here be enriching, your networks expanded, and your inspiration renewed.
Once again, welcome to SICA 2025, and I wish you a productive and successful conference.
YB Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah
Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development,
Sarawak, Malaysia
Speakers
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim
Head of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Malaysia
Prof Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman
Swinburne University of
Technology Sarawak
Malaysia
Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe
World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore
Prof Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo
Dean of the Faculty of Humanities &
Health Sciences, Curtin University
Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak
Malaysia
Dr. Sivaraman Eswaran
Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak
Malaysia
Ellil Mathiyan Lakshmanan
Fellow of the European Patients’ Academy
Singapore
Prof Tan Maw Pin
Consultant Geriatrician, Faculty of
Medicine, University of Malaya
Malaysia
Dr Zufar Yadi Brendan Bin Abdullah
Chairman
Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas
(PAWE) Lawas
Malaysia
CALENDAR
Events
Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development
27
October,
2025
October, 2025
Pre- Registration
28
October,
2025
October, 2025
Care Across Generations: Policy, Research and Innovation for Malaysia’s Ageing Society
- Pullman Hotel
- 08:30 am - 17:00 pm
29
October,
2025
October, 2025
Age-Friendly Cities Initiatives: Malaysia, Japan and Singapore Experience
- Pullman Hotel
- 08:30 am - 17:00 pm
OBJECTIVES
Why SICA 2025 Matters
Through global knowledge exchange, cross-sector collaboration, and practical insights, SICA 2025 empowers participants
- To provide a platform for knowledge sharing as well as gather insights and recommendations on the latest policies, best practices, research, technologies, and innovations that enhance the quality of life.
- To raise awareness on issues and challenges faced by older persons.
- To promote active ageing by fostering community engagement, healthy lifestyles, and meaningful societal contributions.
- To establish collaborative networks and partnerships in preparation for an inclusive society for older persons.
Programme
11+
By Keynote Speaker.
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