Govt to study proposal to raise civil service retirement age to 65 under 13MP, says Public Service DG

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The Malaysian government will study the possibility of raising the mandatory retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period. Public Service Director-General Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz stated that the study, including benchmarking against other countries like Singapore and Scandinavian nations, will begin during the 13MP and conclude after it ends. The government will consult various stakeholders, including retirees' associations, Cuepacs, and youth associations, before making any decisions. Concerns about potential impacts on productivity will be addressed through a thorough study.