Nancy Shukri: Stronger reproductive health education needed to curb teenage pregnancies

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Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is ramping up efforts to address the rising number of teenage pregnancies. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri highlighted the importance of comprehensive reproductive health education for both students and parents through programs like 'Pekerti.' A study with UNFPA showed such education could reduce teenage pregnancies significantly. The ministry is also working with various agencies and has proposed expanding reproductive health education in schools. Nancy emphasized the need for family and community support and highlighted programs like KafeTEEN to keep teenagers positively engaged.