WHO says age is just a number? We celebrated Malaysia’s 53rd year of independence on Tuesday. On the scale of political history, we are a young nation still, but if we look at our demographics, we are showing more than a touch of grey. While we plan to achieve developed nation status by 2020, that may also be the year when we become an ageing society.
According to the United Nations’ figures, the proportion of Malaysia’s population aged 65 and above is projected to reach 7.1% in 2020. A widely used definition of ageing society, often attributed to the UN, is one in which the 65+ group accounts for more than 7% of the total population.
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