More Malaysian seniors seek jobs amid rising costs

A growing number of seniors in Malaysia are applying for jobs after retirement to cope with the rising cost of living and longer life expectancy, according to Jobstreet, a Southeast Asian employment website.

The online employment company's managing director Vic Sithasanan said there has been a 13 percent rise in job applications from seniors aged 60 and above between January 2023 and the end of August 2024.

He said the trend was likely due to factors such as the rising cost of living and extended life expectancy, which necessitates longer careers for financial stability.