Malaysians are building up nest eggs as they approach retirement age


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians above 50 years old who are making plans for life in their golden years aim to be as independent and as healthy as possible, with some even preparing for the next pandemic and other disasters.

According to the World Bank, Malaysia became an ageing society in 2020 with 7% of the population aged 65 and over.

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