Malaysia is growing old — fast.By 2024, 11.6 % of Malaysians were aged 60 and above. By 2040, that share will hit 14.5 % — nearly 1 in 7 citizens.Yet, most retirees have less than RM 10,000 in EPF savings, and only 6,700 certified caregivers serve over 3 million older adults.As Budget 2026 is tabled, how can Malaysia turn the silver wave into an economic engine that leaves no one behind?
Join Tehmina Kaoosji on NIAGA SPOTLIGHT as she speaks with:
Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing,
(MyAgeing) @ UPM Tengku Aira Tengku Razif, Assistant Representative, UNFPA in Malaysia Dr Melody Ang, Secretary General, Malaysian Association for Social Care Professionals and Homes, (MASOC Care).
