Across 32 countries, the average age at which people say “old age” begins is 66. Despite the world's ageing population, perceptions of ageing itself have remained largely unchanged since 2018. However, Malaysians stand out as an exception.
Our latest survey reveals that Malaysians are showing less negativity about the state of the country. The proportion of those who believe the country is in decline has decreased by 12%, while the number who feel that society is broken has fallen by 3%.
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