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Babies born in Malaysia in 2026 expected to live 75.5 years, DOSM says

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — A baby born in 2026 is expected to live until the age of 75.5, according to the Department of...

Malaysia’s births fall 4.5pc in 2025 as fertility rate drops to 1.5 children per woman

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — Malaysia recorded a 4.5 per cent decline in live births in 2025, while the total fertility rat...

ADB raises Malaysia’s 2026, 2027 growth forecasts to 4.9pc, 4.7pc

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts fo...

On track? Malaysia’s 2030 SDG projection climbs from 49pc to 58pc

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Malaysia’s projected achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030...

Health, wealth and housing: here’s what forecasters think Australia will look like in 2066

The country will be home to 40 million people, but fewer people will be having even fewer babiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, f...

Malaysia targets 60pc of EPF members reaching RM390,000 savings by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Malaysia aims to increase the Retirement Income Adequacy framework to six in 10 Employees...

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Malaysia now faces four priorities as Malaysians are expected to live longer lives, includ...

Malaysia aims to push medical device exports beyond RM50b by 2030, says Zahid 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Malaysia should aim to surpass RM50 billion in medical device exports by 2030, up from RM34...

Higher healthcare use drives Malaysia’s 12.28pc medical claims inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Medical claims inflation in Malaysia rose 12.28 per cent in 2025, with increased healthcare...

Taiwan faces twin demographic milestones in 2027

How Malaysia can raise its retirement age from 60 to 65: Experts explain the math and more

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Should Malaysia push its retirement age up from 60 to 65, and if yes, how can it be done?Cu...

Tourism Malaysia reports 28.8 million international arrivals Jan–Aug, sector shows steady growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Malaysia’s tourism sector continues to show positive momentum by recording 28.8 millio...

Malaysia is ageing fast, but who’s in charge? Advocates call for an ‘anchor ministry’

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — As Malaysia rapidly ages, it needs a targeted approach, with a ministry dedicated to older...

Johari Abdul: Parliament must tackle Malaysia’s ageing, smaller families through effective legislation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Parliament must translate demographic challenges such as ageing populations, smaller famili...

PM: Malaysians should have the choice to work past 60, ageing population needs options

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — With Malaysia expected to be an aged nation by 2048, the focus should not only be on ensur...

Dengue cases soar 66pc, deaths hit 62 in Malaysia, almost double 2025 toll

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Dengue fever cases nationwide have increased sharply by 66 per cent with 65,979 infections...

17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’

Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households conte...

Malaysia targets 3.3pc fiscal deficit in 2027, 3pc by 2028, says Treasury sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Malaysia is targeting a fiscal deficit of 3.3 per cent next year as it presses ahead with p...

Malaysia may see 230 million tonnes of plastic waste by 2040, with 23 million entering waterways yearly, says ministry

KUALA NERUS, Sept 5 — An estimated 230 million metric tonnes of plastic waste are projected to pollute Malaysia&rs...

Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3pc in third quarter, slower than previous quarter

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 20...

Vital Statistics for Sept. 1, 2026

Vital Statistics for Sept. 1, 2026

Southeast Asia's third richest country ranks best destination for retirees in 2026

Three Southeast Asian countries have ranked among the world's best retirement destinations in 2026, with Malaysia taking the top spot globally, according to the Rumavi Global Reloc...

Malaysia records 102 deceased organ donors so far in 2026, but 12,575 still await transplants, says MOH

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 19 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) recorded 102 deceased organ donors from January to August...

Australia in 2066 will be bigger older and wealthier but the housing divide will deepen

Australia will have almost 40 million people by 2066, our economy will be more than twice as large and average real incomes will be considerably higher. Yet beneath those reassurin...