Taking an early leap into fatherhood


Young fathers in Malaysia believe that one of the benefits of starting a family early is being able to share more of life's journey with their kids.

PETALING JAYA: At a time when it’s common to delay marriage and kids, some men have gone against the grain, choosing to start their family early as they view fatherhood as a blessing in life.

Welcoming his baby daughter at 24, Mu'aadz Emran said it was always in his plans to graduate, then marry and start his own family at a young age.

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