China to hold nationwide survey on population changes
Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Malaysia's childfree choices challenge Islamic norms
The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays.
Sat Sep 14 2024
Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe
The marriage registrar received funds from a company owner to register marriages without going through the prescribed procedures.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.
Tue Mar 19 2024
[COLUMNIST] Stop normalising child marriages!
The fact that child marriage remains 'still LEGAL' in Malaysia may have unintended 'normalisation' effect on the rape cases.
Wed Dec 20 2023
India's top court declines to legalise same-sex marriage
The court ruling comes five years after a historic 2018 judgement when the Supreme Court scrapped a colonial-era ban on gay sex.
Tue Oct 17 2023
India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages
Only Taiwan and Nepal allow same-sex unions in Asia, where largely conservative values still dominate politics and society.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Chinese county offers 'cash reward' for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger
A notice said the reward was to promote "age-appropriate marriage and childbearing" for first marriages.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Marriages in China slump to historic low
The drop in couples tieing the knot, comes as authorities deal with a declining birth rate and a falling population.
Mon Jun 12 2023
India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage - court filing
Taiwan was the first in Asia to recognise such unions, while same-sex acts are illegal in some countries, such as Malaysia.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Selangor records 1,617 polygamous marriages without permission since 2019
MAIS chairman said the number was double the number of applicants who applied for polygamy registration in the same period.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage
There is growing concern that women are afforded too little protection from domestic violence.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Abused women find freedom in Kenyan village where men are banned
Umoja provides a refuge for women of the Samburu community and beyond fleeing female genital mutilation, domestic abuse or child marriage.
Fri Feb 17 2023
[COLUMNIST] "Pre-marital" children in Malaysia - addressing the issue
Removing the 'illegitimate' title given to children born out of wedlock is critical for their mental and emotional health.
Tue Jan 17 2023
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Tue Mar 22 2022
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024