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Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin says the lower growth could be attributed to the decline of child births.

The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.

Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.

The debate over falling birth rates has taken centre stage worldwide, with some people vilifying those who choose to not have children.

South Korea plans to launch a new govt ministry dedicated to demographic challenges after years of incentives failed to ease baby crisis.

With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.

South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."

In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.

The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.

Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.

It is the first time for a South Korean company to give such a high fertility incentive in cash to its workers.

The National Bureau of Statistics said the total number of people in China dropped by 2.08 million, or 0.15%, to 1.409 billion in 2023.

The suspension comes amid several investigations related to the issuance of fake birth certificates as surrogacy is illegal in China.

100 South Korean men and women gathered at a hotel near Seoul, dressed in their best at a mass blind-dating event, hoping to find love.

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.

Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.

A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.

According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.

The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.

According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.