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With Malaysia’s fertility rate declining amid rising living costs, the government is strengthening financial support, workplace protection and access to child care to ease pressure on women, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
With Malaysia’s fertility rate declining amid rising living costs, the government is strengthening financial support, workplace protection and access to child care to ease pressure on women, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
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Govt boosts child care, workplace protection as fertility rate continues to fall
WITH Malaysia’s fertility rate declining amid rising living costs, the government is strengthening...
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri during the oral question-and-answer session at the First Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament Building on January 27, 2026. (BERNAMA FILE PIX)
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri during the oral question-and-answer session at the First Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament Building on January 27, 2026. (BERNAMA FILE PIX)
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Over 21,000 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies recorded from 2019 to 2024 - Nancy Shukri
KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 21,114 pregnancies involving unmarried teenagers were recorded at...
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo.
Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo.
HEALTH
Roberts syndrome: A rare genetic disorder
KUALA LUMPUR - A recent viral story on social media tells of a fair-skinned baby with long eyelashes...
A medical staff member feeds a baby at a hospital in Danzhai in China's southwestern Guizhou province on May 11, 2021. - (Photo by AFP)
A medical staff member feeds a baby at a hospital in Danzhai in China's southwestern Guizhou province on May 11, 2021. - (Photo by AFP)
World
China's birth rate falls to lowest on record
BEIJING - China's birth rate plunged last year to its lowest level on record, official data...
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri speaks during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Dewan Rakyat in Parliament House on Nov 11, 2025. (BERNAMA PHOTO)
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri speaks during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Dewan Rakyat in Parliament House on Nov 11, 2025. (BERNAMA PHOTO)
National
16,951 teens recorded pregnant out of wedlock over 4 years – Nancy
KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 16,951 unmarried teenagers aged 19 and below were recorded as pregnant at...
Photo for illustrative purposes only. - Photo: CANVA
Photo for illustrative purposes only. - Photo: CANVA
HEALTH
Perimenopause: what women in their 30s and 40s need to know
Mood swings, brain fog, night sweats — for many women in their late 30s and 40s, these changes...
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Malaysia’s birth rate decline isn’t about choice - it’s about constraints
"MALAYSIA records fewest births ever, fuelling population decline concerns”“Only three states in...
Transportation realities in Malaysia shape not only how families move but also how many children they decide to have. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Transportation realities in Malaysia shape not only how families move but also how many children they decide to have. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
National
Urban vs Rural: The role of transport in Malaysian family size decisions
SHAH ALAM - Transportation plays a significant yet often overlooked role in family planning...
With vehicle prices remained high and public transport struggled to meet daily demands, more families were postponing or reconsidering parenthood to maintain financial stability. Photo: Canva
With vehicle prices remained high and public transport struggled to meet daily demands, more families were postponing or reconsidering parenthood to maintain financial stability. Photo: Canva
National
Is your car costing you a family? Malaysian couples face tough choices
SHAH ALAM – Car ownership in Malaysia is not merely a lifestyle choice; it is increasingly shaping...
Transportation may not be the first topic couples consider when planning for children. Still, the rising costs of car ownership, from monthly repayments to upgrading to a family-sized vehicle, were becoming an essential factor.
Transportation may not be the first topic couples consider when planning for children. Still, the rising costs of car ownership, from monthly repayments to upgrading to a family-sized vehicle, were becoming an essential factor.
National
How rising transport costs affect Malaysian fertility trends
SHAH ALAM – Rising car prices and transport expenses are significantly influencing family planning...
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Garments are priced between RM60 and RM280, depending on the fabric and design, using materials such as cotton poplin, Maserati, viscose, satin and tencel satin. - Bernama photo
Garments are priced between RM60 and RM280, depending on the fabric and design, using materials such as cotton poplin, Maserati, viscose, satin and tencel satin. - Bernama photo
Batik stamping in Felda Hutan Percha: From village course to thriving craft
Frequently using the Gemini Pro and Flow applications to produce AI-generated works, the Johorian features visuals of herself with her cat character named Pumpkin as the main focus of her content, attracting fans of the adorable feline. - Photo source: Fikri Jalil and Rith Radzi via Bernama
Frequently using the Gemini Pro and Flow applications to produce AI-generated works, the Johorian features visuals of herself with her cat character named Pumpkin as the main focus of her content, attracting fans of the adorable feline. - Photo source: Fikri Jalil and Rith Radzi via Bernama
AI-generated Raya cards increasingly popular among netizens
Nearly three in four nine-month-old babies in the United Kingdom have at least some screen time each day, a study has found. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay
Nearly three in four nine-month-old babies in the United Kingdom have at least some screen time each day, a study has found. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay
Nearly three-quarters of UK infants have daily screen time - Study
Previously, State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said the single-use plastic ban took effect this month, but full enforcement will only begin after the six-month transition period. - File photo
Previously, State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said the single-use plastic ban took effect this month, but full enforcement will only begin after the six-month transition period. - File photo
30 per cent of Perak consumers begin bringing reusable bags while shopping
Painting murals comes with its own set of challenges, and for Muhammad Riduan, one of the most challenging and memorable experiences he encountered was completing a mural on a circular structure. - Bernama photo
Painting murals comes with its own set of challenges, and for Muhammad Riduan, one of the most challenging and memorable experiences he encountered was completing a mural on a circular structure. - Bernama photo
The muralist who once looked down on mural art
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Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Aidilfitri on Saturday
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama photo
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama photo
Harimau Malaya handed 3-0 defeats to Nepal, Vietnam in Asian Cup Qualifiers
FAM said it will submit a written request to obtain the grounds of the decision from the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee before considering the next course of action regarding the matter. - Bernama file photo
FAM said it will submit a written request to obtain the grounds of the decision from the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee before considering the next course of action regarding the matter. - Bernama file photo
Sarawak announces additional public holiday for Aidilfitri
The Sarawak State Government has announced that an additional public holiday will be observed in conjunction with this year’s Aidilfitri celebration. - Bernama file photo
The Sarawak State Government has announced that an additional public holiday will be observed in conjunction with this year’s Aidilfitri celebration. - Bernama file photo
Hamzah rules out return to Muhyiddin camp as he asserts majority support
Hamzah Zainudin
Hamzah Zainudin
Man allegedly punches and slaps wife after being asked to buy ‘ayam gepuk’
A woman was assaulted by her husband simply for asking him to buy 'ayam gepuk' due to a craving at a flat on Jalan Ikan Ayu, Cheras.
A woman was assaulted by her husband simply for asking him to buy 'ayam gepuk' due to a craving at a flat on Jalan Ikan Ayu, Cheras.
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