The longest a human being has lived is 122 years while the average global life expectancy is 74 years.
Malaysia's is 74 to 77 years, the oldest ever recorded is 113 years. In striving for a long life, the salutation "semoga panjang umur" (may you live long) is imbued in prayers and birthday wishes.
The real objective is good mental and physical health, and reliable financial means for sustenance, medical emergencies and leisurely pursuits.
The concern was expressed by Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, who affirmed that healthy ageing should not be a privilege reserved only for those who can afford it.
