00:00 under the social welfare department to provide care, protection and rehabilitation of people with different abilities.
00:09 I think in the last few months I have been talking about the care economy.
00:22 It is because of our awareness of the importance of the care economy in our country.
00:30 That is why I often mention it, so that it gives awareness not only to us, but to all parties in the government and the private sector
00:41 to think of this as an important agenda, especially in the development of our country.
00:49 Because we are not only an ageing society, but also many people with different abilities.
01:02 From young to old, they need our attention and care and the care of the people.
01:10 So what we need to do is to take action. And what is our action? Our action is to ask for a programme in terms of CARES,
01:23 those who take care of people with different abilities, including the elderly,
01:32 they need to be trained. Because most of the people in our country, especially those in the government,
01:40 who help us, they are willing to help.
01:45 But we need to raise their level so that they can help with the skills and knowledge
01:56 that are needed to help those in need.
02:02 So that is why, what is being done by Biosdaw, it makes it easier for people here.
02:13 Because people always say that this is not enough, that is not enough.
02:17 Dr. Swee, is the need for CARES enough or not?
02:21 It is not enough, we have not even started. What has started CARES is the private sector.
02:29 But the government, only those we recruit, those who have the passion to help.
02:37 So we really appreciate those who have the passion to help, to take care.
02:42 But it is better if they have the knowledge and skills that are appropriate.
02:51 Because to raise, for example, the elderly, those who are already in the workforce,
02:58 we need to use the right method, the right tactics to raise them.
03:06 If not, it will cause more damage to them.
03:15 So the Malaysian Social Institutions will be our main agency to help us
03:23 in providing these courses and training.
03:28 And we have seen many who have come to us, the university,
03:32 who offer programs like this and they have a place to use their place to train CARES.
03:42 And God willing, we will try to think of CARES, I think we should give them a better level
03:49 than just SPM. We need them to be given higher degrees,
03:57 certificates or diplomas. At least they have the knowledge to ensure their health.
04:09 We remember, because this is not just about others, it is about us too,
04:15 and our grandchildren. So we in the ministry feel that we should champion this
04:21 so that it can accelerate programs like this.
04:28 Thank you.
04:30 [end]
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