{
  "id": 10313957,
  "title": "On retirement, the life worth living and the life worth leaving",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/on-retirement-the-life-worth-living-and-the-life-worth-leaving-10313957",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/09/28/on-retirement-the-life-worth-living-and-the-life-worth-leaving"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A social media post showcased an elderly man continuing to deliver food by motorcycle, despite his advanced age and physical limitations. Many people praised him, seeing it as proof that even older individuals can maintain a sense of purpose and normalcy in society.\n\nThe author, now retired, reflects on their own experience and the different reasons people continue working beyond retirement age. They recognize the value of having enough money to live comfortably, but also acknowledge the potential pitfalls of having too much wealth, which could lead to a life spent accumulating riches rather than enjoying them.\n\nThe author expresses their gratitude for retiring at a relatively young age, when they were still in good health and able to approach their senior years with optimism. They contrast this with the experience of many older individuals who are forced to continue working due to financial necessity or a toxic work environment.\n\nThe author emphasizes the importance of health, relationships, and independence as we age, and notes that many people continue working to maintain their social connections and sense of purpose. They also discuss the growing number of retired individuals in Malaysia, as life expectancy increases, but also note the challenges faced by some older workers who continue in physically demanding jobs.\n\nUltimately, the author believes that a happy retirement comes from having the freedom and resources to pursue a fulfilling life outside of work, rather than simply leaving behind a title, office, and perks. They reflect on the sacrifices made by older individuals who risk their health and safety to protect others, and emphasize the importance of giving back to the younger generation, even if it means enduring personal hardship.",
  "summary": "We once traded our time and even health to make money. Now, we’re trying to trade money for time and health.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "On retirement, the life worth living and the life worth leaving",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/on-retirement-the-life-worth-living-and-the-life-worth-leaving",
        "published": "2026-09-27T23:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}