SYC: Raising retirement age to 65 may worsen Sabah unemployment
Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Youth Council warns that raising the mandatory retirement age to 65 could worsen Sabah's already high unemployment rate. Its president, Abqaree Fawwaz Abekan, echoed concerns by the National Youth Council, noting that Sabah's unemployment stands at 7.7 pc, the highest in Malaysia, despite strong labour force participation. He said extending the retirement age would hinder job opportunities for youths and urged the government to maintain the current retirement age. Instead, he proposed focusing on boosting public sector productivity by employing more tech-savvy and energetic young people. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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