Ageing Population
By 2030, Malaysia is expected to be an ageing nation whereby 15% of its population will be over 60 years old. By the year 2040, Malaysia is projected to have an almost equal share of of the young and older population. Preparations towards this scenario calls for addequate institutional support, public health infrastructure, and financial safety nets to support a robust social fabric.
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M’sia heading into an ageing nation, says chief statistician
Malaysia is heading into an ageing nation, with the percentage of population aged 0-14...
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The future is silver (haired)
Discussion of whether Malaysia is ready for an ageing population and the policies that...
M’sia heading into an ageing nation, says chief statistician
Malaysia is heading into an ageing nation, with the percentage of population aged 0-14...
Providing for an ageing population
In the short term, the Covid-19 crisis may exacerbate the vulnerability of older persons...
Malaysia’s ageing population challenge: World Bank moots RM350 monthly govt-funded ‘social pension’ for B40 elderly as a start
The concern of whether Malaysia’s fast-ageing population would have enough savings to live out...
