Big challenges ahead as number of aged grows


PUTRAJAYA: Finance, medical and long-term care, and providing the right facilities will be among the challenges ahead as Malaysia’s aged population continues to grow.

National Council of Senior Citizens Organisations deputy president Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh said while some would have pensions or EPF contributions to draw from, a segment of the aged society might face issues about sustaining their lives when they could no longer work.

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