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New Straits Times
13-08-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Over 6,000 teenage pregnancies reported since 2023, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,144 teenage pregnancies were recorded in Malaysia between 2023 and March 2025, according to Health Ministry statistics. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said in the Dewan Rakyat today that of the total, 2,737 cases were reported in 2023 and 2,752 cases in 2024. Another 655 cases were registered in the first quarter of 2025. Noraini, who is the member of parliament for Parit Sulong, was responding to a question from Doris Sophia Brodi (GPS–Sri Aman) about the number of cases, growth rates, and causes of teenage pregnancies in each state during the specified period. The minister said a 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia," identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor. She said this left many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. This finding was also supported by the 2019 Study on Adolescent Risk and Protective Factors for Reproductive and Social Health by the National Population and Family Development Board, she said. Noraini also cited a 2020 study published in the Malaysian Journal of Psychology, which listed other contributing factors such as peer pressure and media influence, particularly exposure to sexually explicit content. She said poverty, school dropouts and a lack of job opportunities were also identified as factors that heighten teenagers' vulnerability to this risk. To tackle the issue, the ministry's initiatives include a national action plan, the development of a Reproductive and Social Health Education module, and an action plan to address underage marriages. Noraini said the module covers reproductive health knowledge, decision-making skills, character development and personal safety from sexual harassment and abuse.
The Sun
13-08-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysia records 6,144 teenage pregnancies from 2023 to March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,144 teenage pregnancies were recorded between 2023 and March 2025, according to Women, Family and Community Development deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. She cited Health Ministry statistics showing 2,737 cases in 2023, 2,752 in 2024, and 655 in the first quarter of 2025. A 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia identified limited access to reproductive health education as a major contributing factor. The study, titled 'A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia', found many teenagers lacked awareness on preventing unplanned pregnancies. Noraini noted that these findings were supported by a 2019 study by the National Population and Family Development Board. She was responding to a question from Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodi (GPS–Sri Aman) on teenage pregnancy statistics and causes. A 2020 study in the Malaysian Journal of Psychology highlighted peer pressure and media influence as additional risk factors. Exposure to sexually explicit content was also identified as a contributing issue. Noraini added that poverty, school dropouts, and unemployment further increase teenagers' vulnerability. When asked about mitigation efforts, she mentioned the Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEKERTI) module. The module covers reproductive health, decision-making skills, and personal safety from abuse. An action plan to address underage marriages is also part of the ministry's initiatives. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
13-08-2025
- Health
- Sinar Daily
MOH records 6,144 teenage pregnancies from 2023 to March 2025
Citing Health Ministry statistics on cases registered at government health facilities, Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said 2,737 cases were reported in 2023, 2,752 in 2024, and 655 in the first quarter of 2025. 13 Aug 2025 02:04pm A 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia', identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 6,144 teenage pregnancies were recorded between 2023 and March this year, said Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. Citing Health Ministry statistics on cases registered at government health facilities, she said 2,737 cases were reported in 2023, 2,752 in 2024, and 655 in the first quarter of 2025. She noted that a 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia', identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. "This finding is also supported by the 2019 Study on Adolescent Risk and Protective Factors for Reproductive and Social Health by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN),' she said during the Dewan Rakyat's question-and-answer session today. She was responding to Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodi (GPS-Sri Aman), who had asked about the number of cases, growth rates and main causes of teenage pregnancies in each state from 2023 to the first quarter of 2025. Noraini said a 2020 study published in the Malaysian Journal of Psychology also cited other contributing factors such as peer pressure and media influence, particularly exposure to sexually explicit content. "From a socioeconomic perspective, poverty, school dropouts and the lack of job opportunities have also been identified as factors that heighten teenagers' vulnerability to this risk,' she added. Responding to a supplementary question from Doris Sophia on a national action plan to address the issue, Noraini said the ministry's initiatives include developing the Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEKERTI) module and an action plan to tackle underage marriages. "This module covers reproductive health knowledge, decision-making skills, character development and personal safety from sexual harassment and abuse,' she said. - BERNAMA More Like This
Barnama
13-08-2025
- Health
- Barnama
MOH Records 6,144 Teenage Pregnancies From 2023 To March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,144 teenage pregnancies were recorded between 2023 and March this year, said Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. Citing Health Ministry statistics on cases registered at government health facilities, she said 2,737 cases were reported in 2023, 2,752 in 2024, and 655 in the first quarter of 2025. She noted that a 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled 'A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia', identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. 'This finding is also supported by the 2019 Study on Adolescent Risk and Protective Factors for Reproductive and Social Health by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN),' she said during the Dewan Rakyat's question-and-answer session today. She was responding to Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodi (GPS–Sri Aman), who had asked about the number of cases, growth rates and main causes of teenage pregnancies in each state from 2023 to the first quarter of 2025. Noraini said a 2020 study published in the Malaysian Journal of Psychology also cited other contributing factors such as peer pressure and media influence, particularly exposure to sexually explicit content. 'From a socioeconomic perspective, poverty, school dropouts and the lack of job opportunities have also been identified as factors that heighten teenagers' vulnerability to this risk,' she added. Responding to a supplementary question from Doris Sophia on a national action plan to address the issue, Noraini said the ministry's initiatives include developing the Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEKERTI) module and an action plan to tackle underage marriages. 'This module covers reproductive health knowledge, decision-making skills, character development and personal safety from sexual harassment and abuse,' she said.
