PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to rethink policies, workplace structures and healthcare systems as the country moves towards becoming an aged society, experts say. “As a result, Malaysia is still far from ready for the realities of an ageing society,” she told The Star. Measures such as improved insurance coverage, retirement savings incentives and tax benefits could help support older workers while encouraging longer workforce participation, he added. Hodin noted that older workers are not merely “filling gaps” but can actively drive business outcomes, challenging the common perception that ageing leads to declining productivity. In Malaysia, he said companies should rethink hiring and retention policies, viewing experience and reliability as assets rather than liabilities.

Source: The Star March 30, 2026 09:45 UTC