Selangor looking at ways to stem drop in fertility


Anfaal (right) looking at some of the data presented at the Selangor State Population Seminar 2024 in Shah Alam. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

SELANGOR hopes quality data will help the state government formulate suitable policies to address the lower birth rate in the country.

Women, family empowerment, welfare and care economy committee chairman Anfaal Saari said with the national total fertility rate (TFR) having dropped from 2.1 children in 2010 to 1.6 in 2022, Selangor was concerned that this would impact the nation’s socio-economic growth.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

13 MBI S’gor companies complete anti-corruption plans
Penang appoints new councillors
Call for traffic study in Taman Bukit Serdang
Homegrown developer receives another accolade
Don’t conduct fogging on festive holidays
Regular tree trimming important to prevent untoward incidents
Johor to drive growth via connectivity, investment
Thousands gather for Penang temple consecration
Austrian trade office marks 50 years in M’sia
Festival fosters care for Sg Klang

Others Also Read