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ageing nation

The rise of active ageing in Malaysia’s silver workforce — Ong Ai Ling

With more Malaysians aged 70 and above continuing to work, experts and policymakers are rethinking what it means to age with dignity

Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly – Sharon Koh, Juliana French, Jeff Wang and Tracey Danaher

Country ageing faster than many nations while living costs increase

Ageing Singapore offers a blueprint for action – Rahul Malhotra

In April, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that in 2020, one out of every six Singaporeans were aged above 65 – a jump from one out of every 10 in 2010. By 2030, it is projected that one in every four residents in Singapore will be over 65. 

Govt to establish mental health institution, ageing action plan for public wellness

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when presenting the mid-term review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) at Parliament today, said the move was to ensure a concerted effort between the government, private sectors and civil society organisations could be strengthened in addressing the issue. 

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders