13MP addresses realities of a rapidly ageing society

Planning for an ageing population: Customers watching Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan on July 31. One of the landmark features of the 13MP is the introduction of the National Ageing Blueprint, which adopts a life-course approach to ageing. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

THE 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) signals a significant turning point in Malaysia’s development planning, particularly in addressing the realities of a rapidly ageing society. As the final national development plan before 2030, it aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030), providing a strong foundation for inclusive, sustainable and future-ready policy implementation.

The Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing®) at Universiti Putra Malaysia commends the government’s foresight in highlighting demographic change as a major national megatrend.