Embedding the environment sustainability for the 2030 agenda in Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Adnan, Ahmad Hezri and
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Year: 2016
Abstract: The presentation will outline the rationale and overarching vision for embedding the environment in the SDGs. These are guided by four interlocking ideas: the environment is a prerequisite for socio-economic development; human health and wellbeing depends on good environmental quality;...[Read More]
Ensuring no one is left behind: the 2030 agenda for sustainable development
Item Type: Newsletter
Author:
Author:
Editor:
Mahmud, Adzmel and
Mazalan, Mohd Firdaus and
Abdul Hamid, Azian and
Year: 2016
Abstract: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was adopted by all 193 UN Member States including Malaysia in September 2015. Through these 17 global goals and their 169 targets, Government have committed to eradicate poverty, fight...[Read More]
Abstract: This study analyzed support as reported by adult women to parents and parents-in-law in a multi-ethnic setting. It examined ethnic diversity and other influencing factors in the provision of support. Data utilized came from the Women sample of the 2004 Malaysian Population and Family...[Read More]
Emerging patterns of Indonesia's international population mobility
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Ananta, Aris and
Arifin, Evi Nurvidya and
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Year: 2013
Abstract: This paper attempts to examine some new trends in Indonesia’s international migration, both out-migration from and in-migration to Indonesia. More and more Indonesians have moved to other countries to pursue higher education, job opportunities and to settle down. On the other hand,...[Read More]
Enhancing family institution towards addressing population ageing
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Abdul Rahman, Aminah and
Ishak, Ismahalil and
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Year: 2012
Abstract: Malaysia will be aged by the year 2030. The objective of National Policy for Older Persons, 2011 is to enhance the respect for and self-worth of the elderly in family, society and nation at the same time to develop the potential of the elderly so that they remain active and productive...[Read More]
Abstract: The total population of the elderly (aged 60 and above) in Malaysia has reached to 2 million, that is 7 per cent out of the total of 27.6 million population. The proportion of the elderly is expected to exceed 10 per cent around the year 2025. Finding from the MPFS-4 focussed on living...[Read More]
Emerging role of daughters in the context of new challenges and opportunities of maintaining family system
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Rathaur, Manjula and
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Year: 2006
Abstract: My paper is based upon a long term study of the role of educated working women in the maintenance and revitatlisation of the institution of family in India in the urban settings in the era of modernisation. The institution of family has been stressed due to the pressures of...[Read More]
Effects of socio-economic development on family and gender relations in Malaysia, 1995: focussing on Kuala Lumpur
Item Type: Research Report
Author:
National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia, and
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National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia and
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Year: 1998
Abstract: This study attempts to inquire into the effects of socio economic development on families and gender relations in Malaysia societies living in urban areas, focusing on the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. These effects which the research attempts to study are found in the everyday lives...[Read More]
Effects of friends feminine wipes on sperm viability in-vitro
Item Type: Article
Author:
M.T.M., Ismail and
Ali, Jaffar and
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Year: 1990
Abstract: Friend feminine wipes, disinfectant impregnanted fibre tissues meant for the maintenance of female hygiene, was evaluated for its effect on sperm viability in-vitro and found to be spermicidal. These feminine wipes are therefore not recommended for use at coitus in couples who are...[Read More]
Effect of centchroman on lipid metabolism in genital organs of female rhesus monkeys (macaca mulatta)
Item Type: Article
Author:
K. Nigam, Prabhat and
R. Chowdhury, Sunil and
P. Kamboj, Ved and
Chandra, Harish and
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Year: 1987
Abstract: Effect of Centchroman (3,4-trans-2, 2-dimenthyl-3-phenyl-4-p (B-pyrrolidinoethoxy)-phenyl-7-methoxy chroman)treatment at 1 and 2.5 mg/kg; for 3, 6 and 12 months on lipids constituents of uterus,cervix and vagina was studied. Centchroman did not cause any consistent pattern of...[Read More]
