KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): With the number of people over 65 years in Malaysia projected to triple from two million at present to over six million by 2040, Malaysia needs to learn from Japan on how to manage its ageing population. Ras Adiba had asked the ambassador about what Malaysia can learn from Japan's experience in managing its ageing citizens who are expected to represent 35.3% of the country's population by 2040. “Ageing population issue is one variable that I really want to explore on how we can work together. “When it comes to the ageing population, according to the World Bank statistics, you’re 50 years younger than Japan. Takahashi said Malaysia and Japan have enjoyed excellent bilateral ties since the establishment of Malaysia’s Look East Policy four decades ago.
