Penang to be aged society by 2040, welcomes establishment of NICE
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Penang reached the threshold to be classified as an ageing society in 2023 when 7.7 per cent of its total population reached the age of 65 and older, surpassing...
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PENANG is expected to become an aged society by 2040, when 14 to 19 per cent of its population reaches the older age segment.
"When one ages, there is a special need for social interaction to healthcare and care facilities, besides caregivers.
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- Oct 10, 2026
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