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Perceived social support, mental health and quality of life among recipients of old age financial assistence
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Year: 00/12/2023
Abstract: The present study examines multidimensional perceived social support, mental health and quality of life (QOL) in older adults aged 60 years and older who receive the financial assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare. A cross-sectional study approach was conducted among 487 older adults living in Selangor, Malaysia, who are the recipients of old age financial assistance known as Bantuan Warga Emas (BWE).
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Peranan, tahap kesejahteraan, cabaran dan persediaan golongan wanita dalam menghadapi situasi pandemik covid-19 di Malaysia
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Year: 00/06/2023
Abstract: Towards post COVID-19, most of the daily routines of Malaysian women's life have changed. The change in routine includes the management of household affairs, work routine to work from home (work from home) and socializing routine. As a result, society, especially women, is seen as increasingly depressed due to the loss of sources of income, limited involvement in outdoor activities and problems in balancing work and family time. Aware of this situation, the National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia (NPFDB) has taken the initiative to conduct a series of public opinion surveys throughout 2020 and 2021. This study aims to explore the role, level of well-being, challenges and preparations of women in facing the pandemic situation COVID-19 in Malaysia. This study is an online survey study. The findings of this study are a reflection of the current situation of society and family institutions in Malaysia in facing several new waves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the survey show that women are more affected than men, but the level of well-being of women in Malaysia is seen to be still at a satisfactory level. In addition, the results of the study also found that women stated that they are faced with various issues and challenges especially for those who are married. Issues of family management, children's education at home and more flexible working hours should be highlighted for consideration by the Government. It is hoped that various initiatives and development plans related to women can be planned in addition to strengthening existing policies towards achieving the aspiration of "Building a CIVIL Malaysia". In general, the chapters in this book contribute to knowledge related to the current situation of women in facing the new normal life. While in particular, the chapters in this book contribute to knowledge related to the role, well-being, challenges and preparation of Malaysian women in facing the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Penurunan kadar kesuburan penduduk di Malaysia: Implikasi dan intervensi
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Year: 00/00/2022
Abstract: The fertility rate of the national population has decreased from 6.8 children in 1957 to 4.9 children in 1970. This rate continued to decline to 3.9 in 1980, 3.3 in 1990, 2.7 in 2000, 2.2 in 2010 and then 1.7 in 2020. The United Nations projects that the fertility rate of the country’s population will remain at a level between 1.7 and 1.8 until 2100.
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Preliminary investigation of cognitive abilities among B40 single mothers
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Year: 00/00/2022
Abstract: There have been a lot of socioeconomic research regarding the B40 income group in Malaysia but hardly any conducted among single mothers within the B40 population. Research that emphasizes on B40 group whereby RM4,850.00 is the maximum household income which represents 40 percent of Malaysians is intensely required in order to acquire the most appropriate strategies and policies that can improve their socioeconomic conditions.
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Policy response to the changing marriage institution in Malaysia
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Year: 00/00/2022
Abstract: In Malaysia, educational improvement, urbanization, modern sector employment, women empowerment, and migration have brought about dramatic changes in marriage institutions, with the surging of age at marriage, singlehood, and divorce. Between 1970 and 2010, the singulate mean age at marriage among men and women increased from 25.5 years and 22.0 years to 28.0 years and 25.7 years.
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Pengukuhan capaian vaksinasi HPV melalui perkhidmatan di Klinik Nur Sejahtera LPPKN: Suatu gambaran umum
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Year: 01/12/2021
Abstract: In Malaysia, Cervical Cancer remains among the top three most common cancers among women aged 15 to 44 years. Although the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has developed the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program since 2007, the level of vaccination reach involving target groups in the country is still at a moderate level and not yet comprehensive. In support of efforts to ensure women’s reproductive health and well-being, the National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB), an agency under the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has implemented an HPV vaccination program through Klinik Nur Sejahtera (KNS) nationwide.
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Pencetus utama konflik perkahwinan sepanjang fasa pertama perkahwinan dalam kalangan pasangan muda: Kajian kes semasa Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP)
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Year: 01/12/2021
Abstract: The first phase of marriage is often associated with a crisis phase, an adjustment phase and a stress phase. The success of the young couple through this phase will ensure the stability of the marriage and the survival of the family institution. Divorce is a major threat to young couples in the first phase of marriage. This study aims to identify the triggers of marital conflict during the first phase of marriage (1-10 years) among young couples in the State of Selangor.
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Peranan, tahap kesejahteraan, cabaran dan persediaan ibu bapa dalam menghadapi situasi pandemik covid-19 di Malaysia
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Year: 00/00/2021
Abstract: This paper describes the current situation in family institutions in particular related to the role, level of well-being, challenges and preparation of mothers and fathers in facing the COVID-19 pandemic that has spread in the country since early 2020. The subtopics in this paper are based on 10 public opinion polls conducted by the National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB) throughout 2020 and 2021. The survey, which involved nearly 13,000 respondents, focused on Malaysian mothers and fathers, who have children aged 3 to 24 years only. There are seven subtopics in this paper, namely (i) Introduction; (ii) Literature Review; (iii) New Norma Family; (iv) The Role of Parents in the Family; (v) Level of Parental Well -Being in Family Institutions; (vi) Challenges and Parental Preparation Related to the Use of Digital Technology; and (vii) Recommendations and Conclusions. The findings show that despite facing various issues and challenges such as health and safety of family members, education of children and family financial/economic management, majority of mothers and the father was found to still remain in a state of well -being good. Mothers and fathers as the main pillars of the family are seen continues to play an important role for adapting family members to a normative lifestyle new. However, some detailed assessments and assistance support needs to be reconsidered by the Government to help mothers and fathers especially in the home-based teaching and learning (PdPR), i.e. current methods and future learning for children. Based on the sharing of subtopics in this paper, it is hoped that various activities and programs can be planned as well as the formulation of new policies that are equally beneficial towards achieving the aspirations of the Malaysian Family. Generally, this paper contributes to the relevant knowledge about Malaysian Family well -being education in the face of new norm life. While in particular, this paper work contributes to role -related knowledge, well -being, challenges and preparation of parents in the situation of COVID-19.
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Peraturan perkahwinan transnasional: Kajian kes dan penelitian semula berasaskan konvensyen penghapusan semua bentuk diskriminasi terhadap wanita (CEDAW)
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Year: 00/00/2021
Abstract: This paper discusses the issue of transnational marriage from the context of determining the nationality of a child resulting from the marriage of a Malaysian women to a foreign citizen’s spouse based on the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
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