Fertility problems among men in Malaysia alarming, says deputy minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Male infertility problems in this country are at an alarming level, the Dewan Negara was told on Wednesday (April 5).

Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said this was based on sperm analysis data from the National Population and Family Development Board which found that 60 per cent of the tests showed abnormal results.

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