A recent proposal by Minister Azalina Othman Said to raise Malaysia's retirement age from 60 to 65 has ignited a national debate. This move has been met with public concern regarding its potential impact on youth career progression, delayed rest for older workers and government motives.
The discussion highlights a significant policy challenge for Malaysia, as the country is rapidly becoming an aged nation. The discussion explores the implications of such a policy and how it could be designed to ensure fairness, dignity, and choice for all. The episode features insights from Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer at UPM's Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing) and Dr. Amjad Rabi, Social Security Economist with Universiti Malaya's Social Wellbeing Research Centre.
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