Think RM1 million sets you up for life? Think again. The Star recently published an article highlighting that with double-digit medical inflation and longer lifespans, RM1 million today only feels like RM700,000 in past terms, and financial experts are pushing the target up to RM1.5 million.

So for today's Talkback Thursday, we ask our listeners: Do you think you have enough to retire? How are you preparing for retirement? We also speak with Idham Idris, Chief Marketing Officer of Wealth Vantage, on the average Malaysian's retirement plans and what can be done to catch up to the benchmark.


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Think RM1 million sets you up for life? Think again. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/12/rm1mil-no-longer-enough-for-retirement">The Star</a> recently published an article highlighting that with double-digit medical inflation and longer lifespans, RM1 million today only feels like RM700,000 in past terms, and financial experts are pushing the target up to RM1.5 million. So for today's Talkback Thursday, we ask our listeners: Do you think you have enough to retire? How are you preparing for retirement? We also speak with Idham Idris, Chief Marketing Officer of Wealth Vantage, on the average Malaysian's retirement plans and what can be done to catch up to the benchmark. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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