Why 65 is the 'new 60' for retirement
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| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said's recent proposal to raise Malaysia's retirement age to 65 is not merely a recommendation.
It is a vital and timely call to action that the National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) wholeheartedly supports.
Azalina's suggestion aligns perfectly with Nube's advocacy in our yet-to-be-negotiated 20th Collective Agreement, and we are ready to assist the minister in realising this crucial initiative.
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