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ageing nation

The rise of active ageing in Malaysia’s silver workforce — Ong Ai Ling

With more Malaysians aged 70 and above continuing to work, experts and policymakers are rethinking what it means to age with dignity

Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly – Sharon Koh, Juliana French, Jeff Wang and Tracey Danaher

Country ageing faster than many nations while living costs increase

Ageing Singapore offers a blueprint for action – Rahul Malhotra

In April, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that in 2020, one out of every six Singaporeans were aged above 65 – a jump from one out of every 10 in 2010. By 2030, it is projected that one in every four residents in Singapore will be over 65. 

Govt to establish mental health institution, ageing action plan for public wellness

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when presenting the mid-term review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) at Parliament today, said the move was to ensure a concerted effort between the government, private sectors and civil society organisations could be strengthened in addressing the issue. 

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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil