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The 54th session of the Commission on Population and Development: general debate on population, food security, nutrition and sustainable development
Item Type: Country Statement
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Year: 21/04/2021
Abstract: Malaysia’s population currently stands at 32,760,284 and is increasing at the rate of 0.6 percent per annum. Increased population increases food demand. Annually, Malaysia spends approximately USD8.33 billion (RM34.5 billion) on import of food supply, pointing to increased dependency food import purchases.
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Achieving the ICPD-PoA and MDGs
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 00/07/2009
Abstract: Malaysia has achieved most of the goals set in the ICPD-PoA. Other development goals included in the MDGs are in the areas of poverty reduction, universal education, reductions in maternal and child mortality, gender equality and environmental sustainability.
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The 42nd session of the Commission on Population and Development on agenda item 4: general debate on national experience in population matters: contribution of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development to the internationally agreed development goals, including the millenium development goals, New York, 31st March, 2009
Item Type: Country Statement
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Year: 31/03/2009
Abstract: Malaysia has achieved most of the goals set in the ICPO-PoA, other
development goals including the MDGs in the areas of poverty reduction, universal education, reductions in maternal and child mortality, gender equality, and
environmental sustainability. The challenge for Malaysia is to maintain the momentum in
dealing decisively the remainder of the MOG goals especially in reversing the spread of
HIV/AIDS, and to identify the next set of priorities that will keep the nation moving ahead towards its ultimate objective of becoming a fully developed nation.
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