Sarawakians urged to have more kids amid declining birth rate, ageing population

SIBU: Sarawakians are being encouraged to have bigger families, with the state facing a decline in birth rates while moving rapidly towards having an ageing population.

Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Ukas) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said Sarawak is now among the bottom three states in Malaysia in terms of birth rates.