{
  "id": 13532996,
  "title": "When it comes to work, 60 is the new 40: Seniors are still clocking in, not cashing out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/when-it-comes-to-work-60-is-the-new-40-seniors-are-still-clocking-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/rooted-in-the-wild-a-lifetime-helping-mandai-wildlife-bloom"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Singapore, many seniors are continuing to work well into their retirement years, rather than retiring to cash in their pensions. Said Mohamed, who started his career at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve at 27, is one of them. At 71, he remains proud of the buah sentul tree he planted 40 years ago, which now towers over the proboscis monkey exhibit. Besides the satisfaction of nurturing the wildlife reserve's plants, Said works to support his disabled 37-year-old son who attends a special school. Financial concerns are a significant factor for many seniors who continue working. According to a Sun Life survey, 48% of high-income seniors in Singapore need extra income to cover daily living expenses and secure long-term financial security. The NTUC survey found that 46% of respondents aged 64 or above desire to work past the age of 70. Singapore's retirement age has recently increased from 63 to 64, and the re-employment age has risen to 69, providing older workers with more time to earn and save. Experts agree that older workers bring valuable skills and experience to the workforce, and employers must adapt to accommodate the needs of these seasoned professionals.",
  "summary": "After 44 years nurturing Mandai’s greenery, Said Mohamed, 71, is still finding purpose in his work.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}