Objectives of this study were to identify and compare the sources and amounts
of income received by elderly males and females. Specifically, this study examined gender
differences in income receipt for a sample of 1,841 residents of Peninsular Malaysia who
were aged 55–75. Significant differences were found in the source and amount of income
of elderly males and females. Although the majority of elderly of both genders received
income from their children, there were profound gender differences in the receipt of workrelated
and investment-related income.