Solving the ageism in recruitment conundrum 


I REFER to the letter “Paradigm shift needed to fight ageism” (The Star, March 21).

While the writer rightly highlights the marginalisation of senior talent, a true “paradigm shift” requires us to look at the broader, more complex reality of Malaysia’s current labour market – one that is currently failing both its most experienced and its most energetic workers.

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