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Malaysia must invest now for an ageing population
KWAP CEO urges immediate healthcare and elderly tech investment for Malaysia's ageing society.
In brief
KWAP CEO urges immediate healthcare and elderly tech investment for Malaysia's ageing society. KWAP CEO says Malaysia needs healthcare and elderly tech investment to prepare for an ageing population. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
KWAP CEO statement
KWAP CEO Datuk Jay Khairil Jeremy Abdullah says Malaysia needs healthcare, elderly care and independent-living technologies for an ageing society.
“Malaysia needs to prepare for an ageing society by investing in healthcare, elderly care and technologies that enable older people to live independently”
Investment strategy
KWAP advocates long-term investment strategies balancing social benefits with sustainable financial returns for an ageing population.
“A worthwhile social purpose does not remove the need for investment discipline. Every opportunity must stand on its commercial merits and meet our risk-return requirements”
KWAP's role
Institutional investors like KWAP can develop services and infrastructure to support elderly populations while generating long-term value.
“KWAP could play an important role in supporting the development of services, infrastructure and technologies to meet the needs of an ageing population”
Silver economy focus
KWAP targets silver economy and healthcare sectors for investment opportunities to serve older people's needs.
“Among its identified target sectors are the silver economy and healthcare, including products and services catering to the needs of older people”
Retiree access
KWAP improves retiree access through digital platforms and community-based assistance solutions.
“KWAP was working to improve its MyPesara platforms and provide assistance to retirees in their communities”
Collaboration with MyAgeing
KWAP collaborates with Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing since 2017 to develop retirement strategies.
“KWAP has been collaborating with the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) since 2017”
National Conference on Ageing
Three-day NCA 2026 conference addresses inequalities and health solutions for older people.
“The three-day NCA 2026 is jointly organised by MyAgeing, UPM, Kendana Malaysia, KWAP and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)”
At a glance
KWAP CEO says Malaysia needs healthcare and elderly tech investment to prepare for an ageing population.
