Economic pressures reshaping family planning


PETALING JAYA: Rising cost of living, the burden of dual careers, and the pursuit of higher education among women are some of the major reasons why Malaysians are choosing to delay starting families, say experts.

Putra Business School economist Assoc Prof Dr Ida Yasin said the trend is most pronounced in urban centres, where financial strain and lack of support infrastructure have discouraged many from having children or expanding their families.

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