Observations, insights and innovations that connect with the 50+ market.

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Insights into the ageing population - Radio interview
by Kim Walker 22 July 2009 19:07:59

Here's an interview I gave on BFM 89.9 radio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. On July 20th, 2009. Part 1: Part 2: ... more

Controversial proposal to change Malaysia's pension scheme
by Kim Walker 25 March 2009 20:14:09

It seems that Malaysian workers would finish their entire EPF (pension) savings within three years of retiring according to this article in The Star newspaper. This is the reason being given by the Human Resources Minister Datuk S. Subramaniam to propose a new scheme under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to pay pensions to private sector workers and will not be manag... more

Novel retirement communities in Hong Kong?
by Kim Walker 14 February 2009 11:35:39

There's growing interest in the issue of retirement communities around the region. Recently there's been a fuss in the Singapore media (and a debate in Parliament) regarding the retirement homes being patronized by senior Singaporeans, just across the causeway in Johor Baru, Malaysia. These centres have cleverly adhered to the quality guideliness imposed on Singapore cen... more

Young and jobless
by Kim Walker 10 January 2009 20:46:22

Young folks have been hard hit by the economy. Sure, seniors may have lost but imagine kids who have just finished school and trying to get a first job in this climate! (and yet business creatures-of-habit will no doubt continue to prioritize younger sements over the more lucrative 50+ group). Here are a few stats from a recent survey of 22 countries: China: 6.... more

Expat retirement in Malaysia?
by Kim Walker 24 December 2008 12:08:28

Several Asian governments (particularly Malaysia and Thailand) have specific schemes designed to attract the Silver dollar from abroad. A year-round tropical climate, affordable living and government schemes to attract expatriate retirees, seems to be working. And as the global credit crunch continues to bite, some believe the trend will increase as retirees look to plac... more

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