Is Malaysia ready to become an ageing nation?
For many Malaysians, the question is personal: will their EPF savings last through retirement, and who will care for them if they need help?
In this episode of TheGoodCastShow, Vinodh Rajendran speaks with Cheah Tuck Wing, chairman of the Malaysian Coalition on Ageing, about the future of senior citizens in Malaysia. They discuss retirement savings, the rising cost of living, healthcare and long-term care, and the pressure on families caring for ageing parents.
Cheah also explains why older Malaysians face age discrimination at work, what happens when elderly people are abandoned, and why oversight of care homes and caregiver training matters. The conversation examines Malaysia’s proposed Senior Citizens Bill, including protection from neglect and abuse, and asks whether stronger laws need to come with better financial support and care services.
Should Malaysia raise the retirement age? Could a universal pension help? And what must change now so Malaysians can age with dignity?
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