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Loneliness, self-compassion, and psychological well-being among adults in Sarawak: self-compassion as the mediator
Item Type: Scientific Poster
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Year: 00/11/2025
Abstract: High levels of loneliness have emerged as a common experience worldwide, adversely affecting both physical and mental health. Psychological well-being is the realization of one’s potential through positive functioning. Self-compassion means being kind, mindful, and understanding toward oneself, which may buffer the negative effects of loneliness. However, studies in Malaysia remain limited, particularly regarding the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between loneliness and psychological well-being. Self- compassion plays a crucial role in enhancing psychosocial health among Malaysians. Integrating self-compassion-based interventions into culturally relevant mental health programs may strengthen emotional resilience and improve overall psychological well-being in the community.
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Low fertility, high stakes: demographic and economic implications of Malaysia’s fertility decline and the case for a National Fertility Insurance Policy
Item Type: Scientific Poster
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Year: 00/11/2025
Abstract: Malaysia’s fertility rate has fallen to 1.6 births per woman (2024), below replacement level for more than a decade. This decline is driven by delayed marriage, economic pressures, and limited financial support for infertility care. Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults globally, yet treatment in Malaysia remains largely self-funded, leading to inequalities in access and increased emotional and economic burden. Understanding these barriers is critical to strengthen national demographic resilience. Conclusion, Malaysia’s fertility decline is a multidimensional issue requiring urgent clinical, policy, and economic intervention. The National Fertility Insurance (NFI) framework presents a strategic, sustainable, equitable policy mechanism to improve reproductive health access, sustain population growth, and strengthen socioeconomic resilience. Strategic investment in fertility care can safeguard Malaysia’s socioeconomic future.
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Laporan Indeks Kesejahteraan Keluarga (IKK) 2022
Item Type: Research Report
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Year: 00/03/2025
Abstract: The National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) established a new framework for family research in Malaysia by introducing the Family Well-Being Index (FWBI) in 2011 to measure the level of family well-being. To continue the effort of measuring and monitoring family well-being, LPPKN conducted the fourth series of the FWBI Study in 2022 and subsequently published the 2022 Family Well-Being Index Report (FWBI 2022).
Out of 8,460 households visited, a total of 5,236 respondents were successfully interviewed, consisting of 2,784 (53.2%) fathers and 2,452 (46.8%) mothers. The majority of respondents were aged between 40 and 49 years, Malay, still married, had secondary education, and resided in urban areas. More than two-thirds (68.9%) of respondents were from the B40 group with a household income of less than RM4,850.00. In terms of family structure, three-quarters (75.3%) of respondents belonged to nuclear households, where the father, mother, and children live together.
The FWBI 2022 showed that the level of family well-being was at a moderate level, with a score of 7.93 out of a maximum scale of 10.00. The 2022 FWBI score recorded an increase of 0.21 points or 2.7 percent compared to FWBI 2019. This improvement was contributed by five domains that scored above 8.00, namely:
(i) Family Relationship Domain (8.44);
(ii) Family, Religion, and Spiritual Practices Domain (8.37);
(iii) Family and Community Involvement Domain (8.24);
(iv) Family and Communication Technology Domain (8.18); and
(v) Family Health Domain (8.07).
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Laporan Penganjuran Seminar Kependudukan Negeri Selangor SKNS 2024
Item Type: Report
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Year: 00/09/2024
Abstract: The Selangor State Population Seminar 2024 (SKNS 2024), held in conjunction with World Population Day 2024, was organized to discuss policies and measures needed to slow down the declining fertility rate and to prepare the state of Selangor for the rapid pace of demographic change. SKNS 2024 was jointly organized by the Selangor State Government and the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) Selangor, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The theme of this inaugural seminar was “Demographic Change: Impacts, Challenges, and Opportunities for the State of Selangor.” Among the issues discussed were the declining fertility rate and its impact on national development, covering four key areas:
i. Socioeconomics
ii. Health and infertility
iii. Policy development
iv. Shared responsibilities
The objective of the seminar was to explore and discuss current demographic dynamics and challenges, as well as their relationship with development, particularly in Selangor. This seminar provided a platform for policymakers, academics, and researchers to present their research findings in the fields of population, family, and reproductive health, and to produce recommendations that could serve as input for policy formulation and the development of appropriate intervention programs by the Selangor State Government.
In addition, the seminar also aimed to gather input and proposals on slowing down the fertility rate in Selangor from participants comprising state government agencies, state-owned enterprises, academics, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society.
This report serves as the comprehensive and detailed record of SKNS 2024, covering all sessions: opening remarks, officiating speech, keynote address, paper presentations, forums, Q&A sessions, and the closing session, along with recommendations for consideration by the Selangor State Government. The report also includes media coverage generated by SKNS 2024.
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Long-term care insurance (LTCI) for the ageing society in Malaysia
Item Type: Book Section
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Year: 00/00/2022
Abstract: The increase in life expectancy and declining fertility rates have contributed to the rising tide of the ageing population in Malaysia. Undeniably, an ageing population poses the need for policy changes to address the economic and social risks caused. Against this backdrop, it is therefore crucial for Malaysia to give serious attention in developing a policy related to long-term care financing.
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