About Us
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
ABOUT CONFERENCE
Sarawak International Conference on Ageing (SICA) 2025
The Sarawak International Conference on Ageing (SICA) 2025 is a premier international platform that brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, community leaders, caregivers, and advocates to address the growing challenges and opportunities of global ageing.
Organised by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak and co-hosted by the Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatric Society (SGGS), this conference is part of Sarawak’s commitment to inclusive development, community empowerment, and healthy ageing for all.
Empowering Purpose
This initiative aims to exchange insights, research, and best practices on ageing, address challenges through inclusive policies, and promote active, intergenerational engagement.
- Exchange insights, research, and best practices on ageing
- Highlight challenges and advocate for inclusive ageing policies
- Promote active ageing and intergenerational engagement.
- Strengthen collaboration across sectors for age-friendly solutions.
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