{
  "id": 7939600,
  "title": "Bill requiring children to support ageing parents likely next year, says Kulasegaran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/bill-requiring-children-to-support-ageing-parents-likely-next-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T03:28:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/17/bill-requiring-children-to-support-ageing-parents-likely-next-year-says-kulasegaran/235488"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPOH, Sept 17 — Deputy Minister Kulasegaran has revealed that the proposed filial law, requiring children to support their ageing parents, is still under consultation and likely to be introduced early next year. Kulasegaran explained that the Bill, not falling under the Law and Institutional Reform ministry, would be handled by the family and welfare ministry, where his department is collaborating. Malaysia has looked into similar laws in countries like Singapore and India, where parents can seek court orders for financial support from adult children. The government is currently conducting consultations with non-governmental organisations, relevant departments, and other stakeholders before making a final decision. Kulasegaran acknowledged the need for such legislation, noting that elderly parents had also raised the issue. Additionally, he mentioned that the topic of mandatory caning was also being discussed following a recent impact assessment meeting, but he could not disclose specific details due to the Official Secrets Act.",
  "summary": "IPOH, Sept 17 — The proposed filial law that would legally require children to care for their ageing parents is st...",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy Minister Kulasegaran says filial law likely next year.",
    "Bill to be handled by family and welfare ministry.",
    "Consultations with NGOs, departments, stakeholders ongoing."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The planned filial law, inspired by similar legislation in Singapore and India, would mark a shift in familial responsibilities, formalising children's obligations to support ageing parents.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Bill requiring children to support ageing parents likely next year, says Kulasegaran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/bill-requiring-children-to-support-ageing-parents-likely-next-year-7940640",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:28:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}