‘Work keeps us going’


Sprightly sexagenarians: (From left) Tan, Samy, Suzieana and Cheong.

WHILE the retirement age in Malaysia is fixed at 60, this has not deterred senior citizens from choosing to continue working. It is a way for them to live out their passions and find meaning and purpose, they say. A firm believer in the value of lifelong learning, Po Li Tan remains unwavering in her decision to continue holding workshops on coaching, leadership and team-building, even after 20 years of doing so. “It’s about passion.

“Work isn’t just work when you’re in your 60s. You hopefully have no worries about pay, can be yourself and give back to the community,” said the 62-year-old, who embraces a Chinese saying that promotes the belief that one is never too old to learn.

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