Osaka Asia Roundtable 2025: Key Insights for Dementia Care and Active Ageing in Malaysia
- Seniora Author
- Dec 3, 2025
- 2 min read
On 27 November 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Osaka Asia Roundtable 2025 at Osaka Metropolitan University’s newly opened Morinomiya Campus. I was invited by Dr. Irene Looi, a respected neurologist from Malaysia, and had the opportunity to join her in representing our country at this high-level, invitation-only event.
The roundtable gathered government representatives, healthcare professionals, researchers, and social care leaders from across Asia to exchange perspectives on the challenges faced by rapidly aging cities and the innovations shaping future healthcare systems. The discussions centered around three key themes: Healthcare, Digital Transformation, and Disaster Resilience.
I participated in the Healthcare Session:
“Comprehensive Dementia Care in Asia: Importance and Outlook”
The session opened with an overview of Osaka City’s demographic trends as a super-aged society and its initiatives in dementia care, community support, and long-term care systems. Speakers from Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines shared insights on:
Emerging trends in dementia research
Early detection and diagnostic challenges
Community- and family-based care models
Designing sustainable care systems for aging populations
Opportunities and barriers in cross-country collaboration
The session also highlighted Osaka’s plan to establish the Osaka Center for Advanced Health and Longevity Medicine in 2027, envisioned as a leading regional hub for dementia research and healthy aging innovation.
Relevance for Malaysia
As Malaysia moves toward an aging nation status, regional knowledge-sharing becomes increasingly vital. Many of the ideas presented at the forum align strongly with Seniora’s core principles:
Active Ageing – promoting physical, mental, and social engagement
Ageing in Community – leveraging community resources to support independence
Ageing in Place – enabling seniors to continue living safely in familiar environments
These insights will continue to guide the development of our adult day care centers and home care services.
Looking Ahead
I am sincerely grateful to Dr. Irene Looi for the invitation to join this important exchange. The experience reinforced the value of international collaboration in advancing elder care and dementia support across Asia. It also provided meaningful perspectives that I look forward to applying within Malaysia’s elder care ecosystem.
At Seniora, we remain committed to integrating science, compassion, and innovation to build a trustworthy and future-ready support system for our aging population.
