Perak is projected to reach ageing status by the year 2030, which will make it the first state to do so. This means Perak needs to step up its game in terms of policies that support the elderly. Amidst these conversations are also questions about the idea of ageing, and whether that is something to look forward to or be afraid of. We explore this question with our listeners.

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Produced by: Evening Edition

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories:  History/Heritage,  Family/Parenting,  wellness

Tags:  Perak ageing population,  elderly support,  afraid of ageing,  look forward to ageing,  policies for elderly,  ageing,