The role of the state in empowering family: Malaysia experience
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Item type | Newsletter |
Subjects | 300 Social sciences > 305 Social groups |
Division/Agency | LPPKN - National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia: Population and Family Research Division |
Keywords | Malaysian families, Family well-being index, UNCPD, National family policy |
Abstract | Malaysia families today are facing numerous challenges related to changing of population and family structure as well as pressure of complex family responsibilities. The advent of modern lifestyle has witnessing the issues on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, changing attitudes towards marriage, work-life balance and intergenerational between elderly parents and young children. In view of the above trends and challenges, a National Family Policy will continue to be empowered. |