Over 21,000 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies recorded from 2019 to 2024, Malaysia’s Parliament told

Over 21,000 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies recorded from 2019 to 2024, Malaysia’s Parliament told

The Straits Times - Business·2026-02-11 12:01

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 21,114 pregnancies involving unmarried teenagers were recorded at government health facilities between 2019 and 2024, says Ms Nancy Shukri.

The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said in a parliamentary written reply that efforts by her ministry to address this issue include strengthening reproductive health education, counselling programmes and community support.

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