Fewer babies, more problems

Harsh reality: Muhamad Abdul Hafiz Mohamad Tasim and wife Suzilawati Sutrisno are not in a hurry to have children due to the current economic situation. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: More women are achieving higher education levels and entering the labour force, which has led to a lower birth rate among Malaysians, say economists.

They said one way to address the lower birth rate is to have more amenities for working mothers.