Experts fear Malaysia not doing enough to deal with aging society


Khoo Gek San

About 9.5% of Malaysias are older than 60, but they still can contribute to the economy, say experts. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, September 10, 2019.

EXPERTS fear the government is not doing enough to mitigate the effects of Malaysia becoming an aging society in 15 years. 

They said delaying the retirement age is one way to deal with the challenges that come when 7% of the population is 65 or older – the global definition for an aging society


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