Raising retirement age alone is not enough


AS Malaysia draws closer to becoming an ageing nation, the proposal to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65 warrants serious consideration.

While such a move could strengthen economic resilience and improve retirement security, it must be accompanied by broader reforms to ensure fairness, employability, and dignity for all workers.

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