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Understanding children with autism in Asean and Malaysia through a public health lens: a scoping review of current research
Item Type: Scientific Poster
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Year: 00/11/2025
Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting approximately 1 in 100 children globally, with profound impacts across the lifespan. However. Within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, particularly Malaysia, systematic research on autism remains notably scarce and fragmented. This scoping review reveals critical gaps in autism research and services across ASEAN and Malaysia despite growing awareness. Prioritizing autism as a public health imperative requires commitment from researchers, policymakers, healthcare providers, educators, and communities. By committing resources to research, policy development, and service delivery, ASEAN countries can substantially improve outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.
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Podcast KASIH Lensa Keluarga - Generasi Sandwich: Realiti Keluarga Masa Kini?
Item Type: Video
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Year: 11/09/2025
Abstract: Modern families are increasingly caught in a complex balancing act — raising their own children while simultaneously caring for ageing parents. This episode of the KASIH Lensa Keluarga Podcast, titled "Generasi Sandwich: Realiti Keluarga Masa Kini?", explores the emotional, financial, and physical strain experienced by individuals caught between two caregiving roles. Featuring Rosmonaliza Abdul Ghani, Director of the Family Well-being Division at LPPKN, and hosted by Ally Iskandar, the discussion sheds light on the challenges and resilience of Malaysia’s “sandwich generation.” It highlights the urgent need for awareness, empathy, and systemic support to safeguard their well-being while they continue to uphold both ends of the family spectrum.
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Menangani krisis kependudukan: menuju masa depan yang mampan dan inklusif
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/07/2025
Abstract: The phenomenon of depopulation will become a new challenge for Malaysia in 2060. The population is projected to peak in 2059 at an estimated 42.38 million people. The total fertility rate (TFR) will decline to 1.4 by 2060. The average age of mothers at first live birth will increase (2023: 28 years). Median age at marriage: men: 28.0 years, women: 27.0 years in 2023. Household size is decreasing to 3.7 (2024), 5.2 (1980). Life expectancy is increasing, men: 77.2, women: 81.5. The evolution of national socio-economic strengthening focuses on restructuring the economy for a quality life for the people. As the leader in official statistics, Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) will begin to release aggregate/statistical data at granular levels regularly. Trusted figures and data are the lifeblood of growth and fairer distribution.
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Pembangunan Modul Seksualiti anak berkeperluan khas
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/11/2024
Abstract: Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human life, and it is important for every individual, regardless of ability, to have access to accurate and appropriate information about sexuality. Individuals with special needs often face challenges in learning and expressing their sexuality. Parents are the primary educators of sexual health, but many parents find it difficult or are unwilling to discuss topics related to sexuality with their children. Most teenagers receive sexual education through informal means, such as interactions with peers, but children with special needs do not have such opportunities. This study aims to identify the knowledge of sexual and reproductive health among adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and learning difficulties. Additionally, it seeks to develop a sexuality and reproductive module that is acceptable to adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and learning difficulties.
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Malaysia's demographic dividend: harnessing the first and the second
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 00/12/2023
Abstract: In 2020, Malaysia's economy was one of the largest in Southeast Asia, boasting a population of 32.4 million. As a relatively young country, Malaysia has undergone significant improvements in education and healthcare facilities over the last few decades, leading to rapidly changing demographics. These changes in the population structure will open windows of opportunity to harness the first and second demographic dividends.
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Grandparenting in Malaysia: evidence from household surveys
Item Type: Book Section
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Year: 00/00/2022
Abstract: The lack of childcare facility and support has resulted in fertility decline and low female labour force participation rate in Malaysia, as some women forgo childbearing to focus on career development, while others stop working to look after their children. Grandparents can play a crucial role in childcare, to allow women to combine their maternal role with work. This paper analyses grandparents’ roles in childcare by socio-demographic characteristics.
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Memperkasakan aspek penjagaan kanak-kanak melalui bantuan kewangan mampu meningkatkan penyertaan ibu bekerja dalam pasaran buruh
Item Type: Article
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Year: 00/12/2021
Abstract: Since the 2nd Malaysia Plan in fact, various efforts have been made by the government to empower the role of women in the labour market. One of that is employers are encouraged to provide childcare centers at work or in nearby areas to support the needs of married women with children. This is because, many studies state that many women quit their jobs when faced with difficulties of managing childcare in addition to the relatively increasing cost of childcare. Therefore, this quantitative study aims to examine the extent to which respondents are faced with the issue of access to childcare and the cost of childcare. The survey distributed online to 362 working mothers across Malaysia found that 55.8% still faced difficulties in finding childcare in their residential areas and 61.3% had problems finding childcare in their working area.
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Peranan dan tanggungjawab masyarakat terhadap rumah kebajikan kanak-kanak
Item Type: Article
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Year: 00/12/2021
Abstract: This article tries to discuss the role of society on the lives of children in welfare home and the sustainability of welfare homes. For this purpose, the researcher has made more than 70 visits to Children’s Welfare Homes (Residential – Private/NGO). It involves 35 institutions covering eight districts in Selangor. This discussion is based on data from questionnaires, interviews and observations during visits. Interviews involve the highest administrators of the institution while monitoring the institution’s environment is a direct response through volunteer activities at the institution. The proposals presented are limited to the role of educational institutions and state welfare agencies.
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2005-2019 NPFDB research activity report
Item Type: Book
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Year: 00/00/2019
Abstract: This report highlights the research programmes and activities conducted by NPFDB over the past 15 years. One of the primary functions of NPFDB is to identify, promote and conduct research and studies on population, family development and reproductive health. NPFDB is responsible to advise the government on matters relating to policies and programmes through the findings of research in these three thematic areas. The Board established the Research Committee in 2009 to identify priority research, provide guidance and monitor the research activities in NPFDB. The first Research Committee meeting was held on 13th January 2010 comprising of selected NPFDB Board Members including Associate Professor Tey Nai Peng as Chairman (University of Malaya), Associate Professor Normah Mohd Dali (MARA University of Technology), Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Haji Ismail (Selangor Medical Center), Associate Professor Siti Hawa Ali (University Science Malaysia), Dato’ Dr. Kamaruzaman Ali (FRHAM) and Mr. Lee Wee Min (Focus on the Family) and several division directors of NPFDB.
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