KUPEKMAS Urges Expansion Of MADANI Workers' Card To Pensioners

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Government Pensioners’ Association (KUPEKMAS) has urged the Unity government to consider extending the MADANI Workers’ Card initiative to pensioners to help ease their cost of living.

Its president, Datuk Omar Osman, said many retirees still support their families and require continued government assistance to manage expenses.

“Pensioners also deserve access to discounts, as many still have financial dependents. We appeal to the government, especially the Prime Minister, to extend the MADANI Workers’ Card to all pensioners,” he told Bernama after the National Pensioners Day 2025 celebration at Dewan Yayasan Bena Nusa today.

The membership card is issued to union members nationwide, offering various discounts and special benefits provided by over 100 participating companies.

Meanwhile, KUPEKMAS deputy president Mohd Shaman Jaes urged the Ministry of Health to expedite the appointment of pensioners to the Hospital Visitors Board nationwide, so their concerns can be heard directly from the ground.

Mohd Shaman stressed that having pensioners represented on the board is crucial to ensure that real issues faced by retirees regarding access to healthcare are conveyed directly to the Health Ministry.

“Healthcare is one of the main concerns for pensioners, alongside financial challenges. We want actual retirees to represent us on the board, not other groups,” he said.

He added that a discussion on the matter was held with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad in April, but appointment letters for pensioner representatives have yet to be issued.

--BERNAMA