Abstract: Malaysia has achieved most of the goals set in the ICPD-PoA. Other development goals included in the MDGs are in the areas of poverty reduction, universal education, reductions in maternal and child mortality, gender equality and environmental sustainability.
Abstract: Children are a very important part of society, they are an asset for the country and the link for the country's development in the future. In 2008, there were 10.5 million (37.9%) children out of 27.7 million population. As such, the Government is very concern about the welfare and...[Read More]
Socio-economic correlates of fertility in Peninsular Malaysia
Item Type: Thesis
Author:
Mahmud, Adzmel and
Author:
Editor:
Year: 2009
Abstract: The main aim of this paper is to examine the fertility trends and differentials among Peninsular Malaysia women based on the 2004 Malaysian Population and Family Survey (MPFS-4) according to selected socio-economic variables which were found to have significant effect on number of...[Read More]
The 42nd session of the Commission on Population and Development on agenda item 4: general debate on national experience in population matters: contribution of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development to the internationally agreed development goals, including the millenium development goals, New York, 31st March, 2009
Item Type: Country Statement
Author:
National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia, and
Author:
Editor:
Year: 2009
Abstract: Malaysia has achieved most of the goals set in the ICPO-PoA, other
development goals including the MDGs in the areas of poverty reduction, universal education, reductions in maternal and child mortality, gender equality, and
environmental sustainability. The challenge for Malaysia is...[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]
Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara, Malaysia, and
Author:
Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara, Malaysia and
Editor:
Year: 2009
Abstract: National Population and Family Development Board annual reports describe the programmes and services achievement of the NPFDB, along with highlights for the 2008.
Profil keluarga di Malaysia & kesannya kepada masyarakat
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Abdul Rahman, Aminah and
Ishak, Ismahalil and
Author:
Editor:
Year: 2009
Abstract: Family institution in Malaysia is facing many changes and challenges. Functional families and the role of institutions is crucial to the development of human capital formation, human and potential development of each family members and influence the development and well-being of the...[Read More]
Penduduk dan keluarga: penemuan Kajian Penduduk dan Keluarga Keempat
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Abdul Rahman, Aminah and
Mohammad, Ahmad Hashimi and
Author:
Editor:
Year: 2009
Abstract: This paper discusses the important findings of the Fourth Population and Family Survey conducted by NPFDB in 2004. This study is the fourth in a series of Malaysian Population and Family Survey (MPFS) conducted every ten years since 1974. In 2004, this study was for the first time...[Read More]
Families resilience and children and families of low income: maximizing opportunities through PERMATA ECEC Program
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Badzis, Mastura and
Author:
Editor:
Year: 2009
Abstract: PERMATA Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Program in Malaysia was launched on the basis of evidence from research and practice which illustrates that early intervention through high quality program enhances children's social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and cognitive...[Read More]
Resilient families coping with sudden demise husband: an exploratory and empirical study of 50 nuclear urban middle class families in North India
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Bhardwaj, Sneh and
Author:
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Year: 2009
Abstract: The paper offers research based Resilient Indian Family Template' culled from the coping practices adopted by 50 Nuclear Urban Middle Class Families in North India in the eventuality of sudden loss of husband. Convenient random sampling technique of data collection was employed for...[Read More]
