Malaysia can learn from Japan in managing ageing population

KUALA LUMPUR: With the number of people over age 65 in Malaysia projected to triple from two million at present to more than six million by 2040, Malaysia needs to learn from Japan on how to manage its ageing population.

Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Katsuhiko Takahashi said Japan, which already has a huge greying population, is keen to share its experience and expertise in managing the population in an effort to improve the society’s quality of life.