Malaysia’s First Youth Retirement Home Offers Burnout Relief for the 'Lying Flat' Generation

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A new "Youth Retirement Home" in Gopeng, Malaysia, is offering burnt-out young adults a month-long escape from the pressures of modern career culture. For RM2,000 (roughly $430 USD), residents can move into an eight-acre nature-filled compound where the primary objective is to do nothing at all.

The price covers basic accommodation and three home-cooked meals a day, but unlike traditional wellness retreats, there are no mandatory workshops, fitness goals, or productivity schedules to follow. Instead, guests are encouraged to adopt the 'lying flat' (tang ping) philosophy, a social movement that prioritises rest and personal peace over the relentless pursuit of professional milestones.

The facility’s founder, who grew up watching his parents run a traditional nursing home for seniors, realised that young professionals were experiencing levels of exhaustion traditionally associated with the elderly. He created the space to offer care and recovery to young people before they reach a point of total physical or mental collapse. Activities at the home are entirely optional and low-stakes, ranging from gardening and daydreaming to simply watching the resident ducks wander the grounds.
Public reaction to the project has been polarised, with some critics viewing it as a dystopian response to a broken economy.

In contrast, others hail it as a necessary sanctuary for mental health. Regardless of the debate, the demand for such a space is undeniable. The Gopeng Youth Retirement Home is already fully booked for its first month of operation, signalling a growing desire among the younger generation to opt out of 'hustle culture' and reclaim their time.