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.
Population and Sustainable Development
As populations grow and migrate, largely driven by urbanization to seek better employment opportunities, one of the increasingly challenging…
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…
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…
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.
The Brain Drain Phenomena
While the nation seeks to achieve the 35% skilled workforce target by 2020, it has lost some of its most…