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World Population Day 2021
Item Type: Infographic
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Year: 00/00/2021
Abstract: World Population Day is celebrated every year on July 11th aimed to raise public awareness of the population issues and challenges. The theme for this year’s World Population Day is “Rights and Choices are the Answer: Whether Baby Boom or Bust, the Solution Lies in Prioritizing the Reproductive Health and Rights of All People''. In this second year of COVID-19, strained health care system is happening globally, and has caused serious gaps and challenges in the provision of sexual and reproductive health information and services.
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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: 00/00/2021
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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Kajian masa depan mengenai matlamat kependudukan 70 juta dan hubungannya dengan pembangunan umat digital di Malaysia
Item Type: Book Section
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Year: 00/00/2021
Abstract: This paper highlights the discussion of future studies on the population goal of 70 million people and its relationship with the development of the digital community in Malaysia. The total population of Malaysia is still small which is 32.75 million in the first quarter of 2021 with an area of 334,000 square kilometers. The rationale for achieving the population goal of 70 million is to provide a base of demand and market for the products of local industries in addition to receiving many greater benefits and preparing Muslims towards mastering technology.
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The impact of aging and fertility rate on economic growth in Malaysia: new evidence using ARDL model
Item Type: Book Section
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Year: 00/00/2021
Abstract: Population aging and the health status of the community are the primary agenda in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG, 2030). However, current trends in the world have shown a rapid increase in the aging population rate, whereas the birth rate has shown a downward trend. Malaysia is no exception in this regard, which is expected to become an old country status by 2030 when the population aged 60 years and above reaches 15% of the total population.
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Putting the brakes on Covid-19: How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now
Item Type: Infographic
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Year: 00/07/2020
Abstract: World Population Day is celebrated every year on July 11th aimed to raise public awareness of the population issues and challenges. The theme for this year’s World Population Day is ''Putting the Brakes on Covid-19: How to Safeguard the Health and Rights of Women and Girls Now'. The Covid-19 pandemic not only caused a crisis in public health, but affected the economy and the labor market as a whole. Women constitute 70% of the workers in the health and social sector globally, should be commended and appreciated as they work hard to ensure the safety and health of every netizen against the outbreak.
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Subjective well-being of the Malaysian citizen: preliminary development of survey instrument
Item Type: Article
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Year: 00/03/2020
Abstract: A questionnaire is a well-known measurement instrument used by most of the researchers when conducting a survey. It is a powerful tool for collecting data in survey research. It should be noted that the quality of a measurement instrument used plays a key role in ensuring the quality of data gained in the survey. Therefore, it has become essential for the researchers to carefully design their questionnaire so that the quality of the data obtained can be preserved. Then, it is also vital for the researchers to assess the quality of the data obtained before it can be successfully used for further analysis. This article discussed an early process involved in development of the survey instrument for the purpose of assessing subjective well-being of the Malaysian citizen. These include operationalization of definition, identification of the important dimension and indicators of subjective well-being, rating scale and content validity of the items with the experts.
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Population, food security, nutrition and sustainable development
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 00/00/2020
Abstract: Malaysia occupies a commendable position in the 2019 Global Food Security Index, jumped to the 28th place compared to the 48th position in 2018. The national level food availability data indicate that there is sufficiency in the supply of major food commodities for the population.
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The impact of COVID-19 on behavioural and lifestyle changes, work from home & family planning
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 00/00/2020
Abstract: This survey will offer insights of the developments that were brought forth by COVID-19, the major shifts of daily lives, and what would continue to be a #newnormal for some time in the future.
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