Ageing nation by 2050: Govt enhancing ecosystem for seniors

Cognisant of Malaysia becoming an ageing nation by 2050 where those 65 and above will be more than 15 percent of the population, the government will continue to enhance the ecosystem for senior citizens.

According to the Economic Outlook 2023 report released by the Finance Ministry today, the Department of Statistics Malaysia projected 7.3 percent of the total population will reach the age of 65 and above by 2022...