Anwar Calls For Policy Shift To Prepare For A Longer-Living Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a paradigm shift in public policy, urging the nation to move beyond viewing longevity as a demographic trend.
Delivering his keynote address at the International Social Wellbeing Conference (ISWC) 2025 here today, Anwar said public policy must embrace it as a structural transformation that demands proactive reforms in healthcare, social systems and economic planning.
'To be an initiative-taking leader, we must invest in health systems, social care, housing, financial tools and industries that serve an ageing society.
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