"Malaysia is already an ageing society, with 8.1 per cent of its population aged 65 and above in 2024, according to the United Nations (UN) Development Programme.
This proportion is set to rise to 14.5 per cent – pushing Malaysia into aged status – by 2040, which is sooner than expected. The government’s previous forecast was 2044."
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-ageing-population-white-paper-elderly-retirement-nursing-home-epf-4989341
#Malaysia #Elderly #Population #Society #ElderCare
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