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Tun M and Dr Siti Hasmah Recognised as Record-Breaking Centenarian Couple

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali have achieved official recognition for their unprecedented longevity as a centenarian couple, making history in Malaysia.

By Rajesh Kumar · 12 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Australia Grapples with Rising Chronic and Mental Health Crisis as Ageing Population Drives Disease Burden

A comprehensive Australian government health report reveals that chronic and mental health conditions are increasingly burdening the population, with 61 per cent of Australians managing at least one long-term condition and dementia emerging as the nation's leading cause of death.

By Aisyah Razak · 12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read