It is also aiming to get men to step up too, by encouraging shared responsibility in family planning. “Our priority is to ensure every woman and family has access to accurate information, appropriate support, and the ability to make informed decisions about family planning,” it said when contacted. "By doing so, the ministry aims to foster a culture of shared responsibility within families, where both partners are equally involved in making informed decisions on family planning," it said. “Accessibility to family planning services in Malaysia is generally good with a wide range of contraceptive options available through public and private healthcare facilities. It said data showed that most women make family planning decisions with their husbands at 55.6%, according to the 2014 survey.

Source: The Star March 26, 2026 14:03 UTC