KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 10 -- Malaysians are more optimistic than the global average about entering their later years, with almost six in ten saying they look forward to old age, according to a new Ipsos survey.

In its Malaysian Attitudes Towards Ageing 2025 survey, the global market research firm found that 58 per cent of Malaysians expressed a positive outlook towards ageing.

That was well above the global average of 38 per cent and in line with other Southeast Asian nations.

"In developed countries, a longer life expectancy and a higher threshold for what is considered 'old age' do not translate into positive sentiment," the firm noted.

It added that enthusiasm rises with income, education, and perceived distance from old age.

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