Age is a case of mind over matter


I WAS filled with dismay when I read the letter “Ageism in Malaysia’s workforce” (The Star, Sept 14).

The writer, a PhD holder in English Literature, wrote that her application for a contractual senior lecturer position was rejected by a college in Tanjung Malim just because she is 51 years old.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

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