Life Begins at 60

“After his retirement as a headmaster, Cikgu Nik Anuar started his new life as a gardener in a backyard garden. He enjoys his days by planting a variety of plants especially ‘serai’ or lemongrass. By gardening, he became more active and increased his health condition without worrying about the stigma of ageing.” Taken by: Mohamad […]

“With age comes confidence, wisdom, and the ability to not take things so personally. Life is a gift and if you take care of yourself, 60 is nothing for women these days. In today’s world, you can be the kind of woman you want to be.” Taken by: Poh Hung Eng View below to read

Bye-Bye Working Life “This photo was taken during my headmaster’s retirement ceremony. It captures the happiness in the school environment while hebids farewell. Looking at the smile on his face, it reminds us that we should always accept each phrase of life positively as we embarkon a new beginning.” Taken by Heera Harshyini ap Kirubanandan

THEY ARE NOT YOUNG ANYMORE “The tea just made is hot, but it will be cold a while. Life is the same, they were young, but now youth is gone, but they are stillhealthy.” Taken by: Wong Wai Hung View below to read the judges’ comments. Join us this 21 August on World Senior Citizen’s

“My mom told me that “your limitation is only your imagination”. Her hobby is hiking even though she has diabetes. Coming is her60th birthday and she is ready to take on any challenges in her life.” Taken by: Gan Boon Li View below to read the judges’ comments. Join us this 21 August on World

“This photo is snapped at a village in Mabul Island. It is an island south-east of Sabah, Malaysia. In this picture, a grandmother teaches her grandchildren to recite al-Quran.” Taken by: Liang Huan Chuan View below to read the judges’ comments. Join us this 21 August on World Senior Citizen’s Day as we reveal the

“Pak Wahab, 62 years old. An old trishaw man in Kuala Terengganu city. He loves this job because of the heritage of the Terengganu trishaw itself and just wants to continue the tradition. He starts his job in a morning and spend almost 5-6 working hours everyday. Respect his spirit.” Taken by: Mohd Nazri bin

“Felt inspired seeing this senior lady fishmonger happily retailing (including handling, gutting and boning) a large variety of fish at her stall in Petaling Street Fish Market, Kuala Lumpur, proving that age is no barrier to staying active, even when this activity is dominated by males and younger people.” Taken by: Chua Bing Guan View

“What is more important in life than family? We spend our whole life working to earn a living, and in the meantime have less time for people around us. The ideal life after 60 to me is to spend great times with loved ones, our family members.” Taken by: Wong Choon Lye View below to

“人生最大快乐，是自己的劳动得到了成果 The greatest happiness in life is self-achievement.” Taken by: Mak Han Meng View below to read the judges’ comments. Join us this 21 August on World Senior Citizen’s Day as we reveal the 3 winners of the Life Begins at 60 Photography Contest. Let’s celebrate the beauty of life! “Visually, I love the black