The growing trend of married couples opting to remain child-free is raising concerns about its potential impact on Malaysia's population structure and the acceleration of the ageing process.<br /><br />Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad told the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Nov 21) that while the decision to have children is a personal choice, the government encourages couples to consider parenthood.<br /><br />Responding to Jasin MP Zulkifli Ismail's question about strategies to promote childbearing, Noraini outlined government initiatives, including fertility treatments offered by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN). <br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
