Summary

  • Government aims to reduce aid exclusion errors.
  • Malaysia expected to become an aged nation by 2043.
  • Focus on healthcare, social protection and long-term care.
  • Latest layoff figures to be released tomorrow.

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government is strengthening aid delivery by reducing exclusion errors to ensure eligible Malaysians receive assistance.

As the country prepares for an ageing population. He said Malaysia is expected to become an aged nation by 2043.

With policies under the 13th Malaysia Plan focusing on healthcare, social protection, employment and long-term care.

Separately, Akmal said the latest nationwide layoff figures for May will be released tomorrow alongside measures to support affected workers.