Malaysia to widen fertility treatment access to boost birthrate, says Nancy Shukri


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is attempting to boost declining fertility rates by expanding access to affordable fertility treatments and financial aid, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

Recognising the global trend of falling birth rates, she said the government has allocated RM5.2mil in 2025 to subsidise intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures, benefiting 1,300 couples.

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