KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 28): A White Paper on the National Ageing Blueprint (NAB) 2025-2045 will be tabled in Parliament this year to ensure the country is prepared to face the aged nation status by 2048. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the White Paper aims to coordinate strategic adaptations at the federal, ministerial and state government levels, as well as to secure support from all stakeholders. He said the NAB outlines five key strategic thrusts, namely macroeconomics and fiscal policy, education, skills and workforce, lifelong health, social protection and long-term care. "The primary focus of the NAB has also been translated into specific strategies and initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to prepare the country for the challenges of an ageing population. He said engagement sessions with state governments were held during the drafting of the NAB to ensure understanding of national readiness and to strengthen grassroots-level preparations.

Source: The Edge Markets January 28, 2026 08:45 UTC