“If we open up withdrawals, it will create serious problems when they retire.”

All gone.

“I realised that if I stayed in the U.S., I might have to work until I was 80,” he shared.

RM2,690 a month is now the standard for elderly Malaysians to maintain a decent living post-retirement

1 in 4 Malaysians deplete EPF savings in 5 years, making retirement homes at RM2,500–RM10,000/month hard to afford.

A worrying figure.

According to the Business Times, about one in three Singaporeans consider retiring in Malaysia.

“Out of respect for the host (MOE), it is best that I leave.”

Respect.

Thank you Goh Liu Ying for representing Malaysia! All the best!

Time for him to finally graduate.