Proposal to raise study hours on reproductive health to curb social activities to be submitted
The proposal will be presented to Cabinet soon by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jul 27 2023
256 baby dumping recorded in two years since 2020
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry implemented various advocacy and awareness initiatives about reproductive health.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Infertility affects one in six: WHO
The WHO is calling on countries to include infertility treatment as part of their reproductive health policies, services and financing.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Teenage pregnancies rise in parts of Kenya as lockdown shuts schools
Global lockdowns could lead to rising rates of adolescent pregnancy, NGOs working on reproductive health have warned.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Warmer world linked to poor pregnancy results: Study
Each year, 15 million babies are born premature, the leading cause of death among children under five, according to WHO.
Thu Nov 05 2020
China accuses U.S. at U.N. of trying to take world back to 'jungle age'
UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem told reporters that any coercion of women was "against our practice and policy."
Sat Oct 03 2020
Number of incest cases in Sarawak alarming - Rohani
A total of 3,272 incest cases were reported from 2006 to 2015 and out of that number, the majority of the victims of incest are from 13 to 15 years old.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Sperm concentration has declined 50 percent in 40 years
Men in Europe, North America and Australia have had dramatic declines in sperm quality, according to a meta-analysis of 185 studies.
Wed Jul 26 2017
Rohani: Family planning important for gender equality, women empowerment
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says access to reproductive health was among the Sustainable Development Goals for the period 2015 to 2030.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024