Malaysia’s Fertility Rate Drops to 1.6; Economic, Lifestyle, and Infertility Factors Cited

Malaysian Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri highlighted a decline in the total fertility rate (TFR) from 2.1 children per female in 2010 to 1.6 in 2022, citing the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) Vital Statistics 2023 Report. She attributed this decline to economic factors, lifestyle choices, and infertility issues during the Dewan Rakyat debate on the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia’s annual report.

News reports have mentioned Nancy as saying that other countries in the Asia-Pacific region also face low fertility rates. In response, the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has introduced initiatives like affordable fertility treatments, male fertility clinics, tax exemptions for fertility treatments, and plans for a National Subfertility Centre. She emphasised that decisions about having children are personal rights.

Source: Bernama

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