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Message by The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports in Conjunction with International Day of Older Persons 2025
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 Message by The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports in Conjunction with International Day of Older Persons 2025
"Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Towards Successful Aging and Intergenerational Synergy"
Senior citizens are a valuable asset to the nation. They play an vital role in strengthening family institutions, fostering bonds of kinship, and passing down culture, religion and traditions to the next generation. Their presence and active participation in the community reflects an inclusive society, which values the contributions of previous generations. Therefore, the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam will continue to empower the senior citizens through long-established schemes. As of July 2025, a total of 45,256 senior citizens received the Old Age Pension, of whom 1,092 also received Disability Allowance. In addition, 558 senior citizens were identified as caregivers of Disability Allowance recipients and also received Caregiver Allowance. The government also welcomes intergenerational collaboration. Initiatives such as the involvement of Universiti Brunei Darussalam students with the Wargamas Association through the Discovery Year Program, as well as “The Golden Amazing Race" which is organized for the first time this year in collaboration wiith the Brunei History Centre and the Youth Development Centre, demonstrates that cooperation between senior citizens and the youth can foster beneficial experiences through meaningful cross-generational interactions, deepen understanding of the realities of ageing, and strengthen the culture of respect for the elderly.
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