UNDP: M'sia will be hotter, become super-aged nation by 2056

Malaysia is heading towards experiencing higher levels of scorching heat and becoming a super-aged society in about 30 years, sooner than most would expect.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that the country could have its hottest day at 40.8°C in 2050 and be a super-aged nation by 2056.

In a report titled “Transitioning Futures, Anticipating Change: Socioeconomic Futures of Malaysia's Climate and Demographic Transition”, the UNDP said...