Ageing
The Rapid Decline of The Fertility Rates has Accelerated The Country\’s Ageing Process
The population of the country is expected to increase from 32.4 million in 2017 (DOSM, 2016b) to 44.5 million by 2050.
Ageing
The Country Could Potentially Experience Shrinkage By 2072
If the rate of fertility continues to decline with the current rate and there is no intervention taken to address…
Demography
The Rising Cost of Living For Family
Unaffordable Housing Price. The country has gone through a rapid urbanization process where the percentage of urban population has increased…
Ageing
Malaysians Work Harder Amid Challenging Climate in the Workforce
Malaysians, in general, work longer hours on an average work week compared to the OECD countries.
Demography
The Brain Drain Phenomena
While the nation seeks to achieve the 35% skilled workforce target by 2020, it has lost some of its most…
Demography
The Dilemma of Having Foreign Workers
Over the past decades, Malaysia has seen a rapid influx of migrant workers and represents one of the prime destinations..
Demography
A Constant Issue of Foreign Workers
Over the past decades, Malaysia has seen a rapid influx of migrant workers and represents one of the prime destinations…
Demography
Malaysians are Living Longer, but Not Necessarily Healthier
The life expectancy of Malaysians has increased from 71.2 in 1991 to 74.7 in 2016, much of this attributed to…
Demography
Understanding Malaysian Families of Today
We seek to understand the trends in family formation that is occurring today, not only to enable ourselves to have…
Ageing
Embracing the Critical Role of Caregivers
Challenges in childcare services leave little choice for mothers who wish to work. Childcare utilization in Malaysia is low. (Based…
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