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Country context and family research : trends from Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/01/2026
Abstract: Malaysia demographic transition: youth population shrinking, senior population growing and Malaysia entering an ageing society. Senior live longer, creating higher dependency ratios. For marriage and family trends there are declining marriage rates, delayed family formation. Divorce rates increasing, reshaping household stability. For household structure it shift from extended families to smaller nuclear households. Rising living costs discourage larger families. For fertility, Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is now below the replacement level (2.1)
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Podcast KASIH Lensa Keluarga: Generasi Muda: Kerja Dulu, Kahwin Kemudian?
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Year: 07/08/2025
Abstract: This episode of the KASIH Lensa Keluarga Podcast explores the question faced by many young adults today: Should one prioritise building a career before marriage, or marry first and establish a career later? Increasingly, younger generations are choosing to focus on career development before starting a family, but is this choice ideal for everyone? The discussion features Md Noh Saiman, Chief Assistant Director, Counselling and Intervention Unit, LPPKN, and Ryan Deedat, singer and social media influencer. Together, they will share insights from professional and youth perspectives on how career aspirations, relationships, and personal values influence decisions about marriage and life choices. The session aims to foster deeper reflection on balancing work, love, and long-term aspirations among Malaysia’s younger generation.
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Podcast KASIH Lensa Keluarga: Kahwin Lewat: Pilihan atau Tekanan?
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Year: 22/08/2025
Abstract: Marriage is often seen as a milestone in life, yet many young adults today are choosing—or feeling compelled—to delay it. This episode of the KASIH Lensa Keluarga Podcast explores the timely question, Kahwin Lewat: Pilihan atau Tekanan? Is the decision shaped by career ambitions, emotional readiness, or the weight of societal expectations? Bringing together both professional expertise and lived experience, the conversation features Puan Noor Azlin Muhammad Sapri, Chief Assistant Director at LPPKN, and renowned singer, host, and celebrity Sissy Imann. Moderated by Ally Iskandar, the discussion offers thought-provoking insights into how personal aspirations, cultural norms, and social pressures intertwine in shaping decisions about love, commitment, and the future. The session aims to spark reflection among Malaysia’s younger generation on redefining marriage within the realities of modern life.
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Bujang lewat usia: meneroka dinamika perkahwinan lewat dalam kalangan wanita dan lelaki Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/08/2025
Abstract: Family institutions indeed play an important role in ensuring stability in society. However, nowadays many individuals choose to marry late. In this study, social and psychological factors have been identified as the main contributing factors to late marriage among women and men. This change has both positive and negative effects on their lifestyles, and late marriage has emerged as a significant issue for population growth even though it has some positive impacts.
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Nikah muda, keluarga bahagia: cabaran mengimbangi kos sara hidup dan keluarga
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/08/2025
Abstract: The trend of early marriage in Malaysia is gaining more attention due to the increasing trend of age at first marriage. A happy family is the dream of every couple, but careers are more the focus of young people. The high cost of living is the main challenge. In addition, young couples lack maturity in managing conflicts; social pressures and in-laws; student loans and financial commitments. The challenges of the cost of living can be overcome with planning and strategies to balance the cost of living.
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Bahagia bersama: menongkah cabaran awal perkahwinan
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/08/2025
Abstract: Divorce cases among Muslim couples in Terengganu increased by 20 percent in the first 10 months of this year. The percentage causes of divorce are lack of understanding and infidelity. The key to happiness together is tolerance and love; trust and responsibility; knowledge and values; faith and piety.
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Suratan atau kebetulan: perceraian dalam kalangan pasangan awal perkahwinan
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Year: 00/08/2025
Abstract: Divorce among Muslim couples increased by 45.8% in 2022, with 46,138 cases compared to 31,650 cases in 2021. This divorce rate is more pronounced among young couples (ages 30-34). An analysis of 50 sampled divorce cases based on Divorce Certificates from 2020 to 2023 in Terengganu showed that the highest divorce rate was for marriages lasting between 1 to 5 years. In summary for the years 2020 (27 cases), 2021 (18 cases), 2022 (17 cases) and 2023 (21 cases).
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Laporan Seminar Kependudukan Negeri Selangor Sempena Hari Penduduk Sedunia 2025
Item Type: Report
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Year: 00/08/2025
Abstract: In conjunction with the 2025 World Population Day celebration at the Selangor state level, the Selangor state of National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) in collaboration with the Selangor State Government and Shah Alam Vocational College organized the Selangor State Population Seminar at the Ideal Convention Centre, Shah Alam, Selangor on 26 August 2025. The theme of the Selangor state level World Population Day celebration this time is “Forming Families Among Generation Z”. Also held at this celebration was the Population Forum titled “Having a Family: Gen Z Ready or Not?”. Three (3) working paper presentations were also presented, namely male reproductive health, family well-being and early marriage.
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Laporan Seminar Kependudukan Negeri Sabah Sempena Hari Penduduk Sedunia 2025
Item Type: Report
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Year: 00/07/2025
Abstract: In conjunction with the Sabah State-level World Population Day 2025 celebration, the Sabah State of National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) in collaboration with the Sabah State Government has organised a Sabah State Population Seminar at the Sabah Federal Government Administrative Complex on 31 July 2025. The theme of the Sabah State-level World Population Day celebration this time is “Trends of Early Teenage Marriage in Sabah - Impact on the Institution of Marriage”. Also held at this celebration is a Population Forum entitled “Trends of Early Teenage Marriage in Sabah - Impact on the Institution of Marriage”.
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Perubahan institusi perkahwinan di Malaysia
Item Type: Scientific Poster
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Year: 00/11/2024
Abstract: The changing patterns of marriage directly affect the family institution. This project produced five papers covering various aspects of marriage, which have been published in the Journal of Institutions and Economics. Statistical and demographic techniques were used in further analysis. It was found that increased education, urbanization, employment in the modern sector, migration and changes in norms and values regarding family formation have led to later marriages and unmarried individuals, compared to the earlier marriage norms among Malays in less developed states. The findings of this project, based on detailed analysis, confirm dramatic changes in marriage and divorce trends, including mixed marriages and international marriages, which serve as the basis for policy recommendations.
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