As Malaysia rapidly transforms into an aging nation, what is often viewed as a challenge is emerging as one of the country's biggest economic opportunities: the silver economy. At its heart is AgeTech, technology designed to support the health, independence, and well-being of a growing senior population, with spending power.

Alea Nasihin and Sabreena Zahri from the Institute for Capital Market Research (ICMR) join us to unpack their new report on building this ecosystem. They discuss how technology can bridge critical gaps in healthcare, the diverse funding models needed to fuel innovation, and the crucial role of policy in turning this demographic shift into a national advantage.

We discuss:

• Why the silver economy is a massive opportunity for Malaysia.

• The role of AgeTech in bridging gaps in healthcare and aged care.

• The "funding escalator": from venture capital to social impact investing.

• Why government support and regulatory reform are crucial catalysts.

• Key lessons from global AgeTech hubs like Japan and Sweden.

For investors, tech founders, and policymakers, this conversation maps out the future of aging in Malaysia and makes the investment case for building a thriving AgeTech ecosystem.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan, Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan

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Categories:  markets,  economy,  technology

Tags:  healthcare innovation,  AgeTech,  silver economy,  healthtech,  impact investing,