Malaysia is growing old — fast.By 2024, 11.6 % of Malaysians were aged 60 and above. By 2040, that share will hit 14.5 % — nearly 1 in 7 citizens.Yet, most retirees have less than RM 10,000 in EPF savings, and only 6,700 certified caregivers serve over 3 million older adults.As Budget 2026 is tabled, how can Malaysia turn the silver wave into an economic engine that leaves no one behind? <br /><br />Join Tehmina Kaoosji on NIAGA SPOTLIGHT as she speaks with:<br />Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing,<br />(MyAgeing) @ UPM Tengku Aira Tengku Razif, Assistant Representative, UNFPA in Malaysia Dr Melody Ang, Secretary General, Malaysian Association for Social Care Professionals and Homes, (MASOC Care).<br />
