Indonesia mulls controversial vasectomy plan for those seeking govt assistance


West Java governor-elect Dedi Mulyadi (centre) believes that limiting the number of children among underprivileged individuals would help ensure that government assistance is distributed more equitably. - Antara

JAKARTA: The Social Affairs Ministry is considering a controversial proposal by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi to make vasectomy a requirement for individuals seeking government assistance and scholarships.

A vasectomy is a procedure in which a man’s tubes that carry sperm are cut or blocked to prevent pregnancy, effectively making a man sterile. It is considered a permanent form of birth control, although in some cases, it can be reversed through another surgical procedure, though success rates for reversal are not guaranteed.

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