PHNOM PENH, Jan 26 — A big concern lurking in the background of Asean's economic prosperity, besides climate change, is the declining birth and fertility rates which could disturb its growth prospects.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The trend of married couples opting to be child-free is concerning as it impacts Malaysia’s population structure and accelerates the ageing process, said Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad.

By Selangor Journal Team KLANG, Aug 31 — The state government is intensifying awareness campaigns and developing programmes to improve fertility rates among residents in the state. State executive councillor for public health Jamaliah Jamaluddin said her committee will collaborate with state...