The Department of Statistics has compiled the data in an “Abridged Life Tables, Malaysia, 2015 – 2017” report, which contains life tables by age, ethnic group and sex for Malaysia and each state. The life tables, the department said, are generated based on mortality statistics for the three-year period and mid-year population estimates.

No reason was divulged by the department as to why Malaysians now live longer. What do you think are the reasons? (Personally, I think that advancements in medicine and healthcare technology are playing a big part.)

Some vital statistics:

Malaysian men have a life expectancy of 72.7 years.
Malaysian women have a life expectancy of 77.4 years.
Malaysian women live 4.7 years longer than Malaysian men.
Chinese men (75 yrs) and women (80 yrs) have the highest life expectancy at birth, followed by Bumiputeras and Indians.
States with the highest life expectancy: Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur & Selangor.
States with the lowest life expectancy: Terengganu, Kelantan & Perlis.