| Item type |
Conference or Workshop Item |
| Subjects |
100 Philosophy & psychology > 107 Education, research & related topics |
| Division/Agency |
LPPKN - National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia: State: Pulau Pinang |
| Keywords |
Fertility, Reproductive Health |
| Additional Information |
This slide has been presented by Dr. Goh Soo Khoon at Seminar Kependudukan Negeri Pulau Pinang 2025, August 28, 2025 at Komtar, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. |
| Abstract |
Penang is currently facing persistently low fertility rates as well as rapid population aging. The main factor identified is the low marriage rate, especially among non-Muslims. Policy suggestions to address the low marriage rate include exposing the public to the importance of having more than two children; implementing affordable housing schemes specifically for young couples and newlyweds; and fostering the value of marriage through awareness and educational programs, educating young people about the benefits of marriage, as well as addressing misconceptions about marriage. |
