Malaysians are not ageing well

Although Malaysians generally value strong family ties, an increasing number of adults are experiencing social isolation as they grow older. — Filepic

Malaysia is ageing rapidly.

According to the 2025 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), there are now approximately 4.1 million Malaysians aged 60 years and above, with Malaysia expected to become an aged nation by 2036.