The government is working on extending the public service employment age from 65 to 75.
Under the current Employment Act, an employee in public service must retire at the age of 65.
Delivering the presidential address at the Parliament on Monday, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said the wisdom and insight that senior citizens bring should be valued. He said that for many people who retire at age 65, it can be difficult to leave the service after a long career and have nothing to do. The government hopes to enable such people to continue working until they are 75 years old, allowing them to continue making a positive impact on society, he revealed.
The president also said the government will establish a dedicated registry for senior citizens this year. While the cabinet has already decided to develop special social centres in Male’ and the atolls for the elderly, the inaugural centre in Male’ will open this year, he said. Plans also include the creation of aged care centres in three regions across the country, to provide compassionate treatment and care for the elderly.
The special centre for the elderly in Male' City will be located at the former Centre for the Holy Quran.
