KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- The term 'sandwich generation' refers to a group of middle-aged adults who are simultaneously caring for their own children and their ageing parents.

They are essentially caught - or 'sandwiched' - between the responsibilities of supporting two different generations, including providing physical, emotional, and financial support.

In Malaysia, most caregivers are informal or family members and according to the Department of Statistic Malaysia (DoSM) Labour Force Survey in February 2024, there are 7.23 million persons recorded as being outside the labour force, with the main reason being housework or family responsibilities.

Keep in mind that there are also working individuals who take on a 'second shift' as care...