Eradicate poverty in old age through employment


WITH 7% of Malaysians having reached 65 in 2020, we are now an “aging society” as defined by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. And we will be an “aged society” post 2044 when the percentage crosses 14%.

Sadly, despite kudos to the recent passing of the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 that has uplifted the contribution of women in society, there was no mention of older persons. Are they a forgotten group?

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