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How Will An Ageing Population Impact Malaysia?

Hawati Abdul Hamid, Senior Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute

18-May-21 07:15

How Will An Ageing Population Impact Malaysia?

The Department of Statistics Malaysia, or DOSM, revealed that Malaysia will be an ageing nation by 2030, with people aged 60 years and over surpassing 15% of the population. The Morning Run speaks to Hawati Abdul Hamid, Senior Research Associate with the Khazanah Research Institute, about the possible implications of these demographics, economic policy, and the job market.

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Produced by: Arleen Webber

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Roshan Kanesan, Wong Shou Ning


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