MELAKA, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of retiree and former police associations in Melaka has proposed that the state government establish a special portfolio for retiree affairs.

Deputy chairman of the Melaka Chapter of the Retired Senior Police Officers Association of Malaysia, Datuk Sharul Laili Masduki, when presenting the proposal, said it aims to create a direct two-way communication channel between retirees and the state government.

It would allow retirees to convey their concerns and welfare needs while receiving government information and assistance more efficiently, he said in his speech at the Police Retirees' Gathering with Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh at Seri Bendahara, Ayer Keroh, last night.

Also present were...