Another danger is that the declining fertility rates will worsen the ageing population
Rohaiza attributed the declining fertility rates among women to their better education and career options. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUNMalaysia must introduce pro-natalist policies such as financial incentives, parental leave and childcare support to counter declining fertility rates, and encourage couples to have more children, said International Islamic University Malaysia Department of Sociology and Anthropology head Assoc Prof Dr Rohaiza Rokis.
She said while having smaller families can potentially lead to closer parent-child relationships, it can also be detrimental to interactions with society and the community in the long run. “The phenomenon is made worse due to an increasing acceptance of cohabitation and singlehood as lifestyle choices. More women also enter and remain in the workforce for longer periods, which means balancing career and family responsibilities can lead to decisions to have fewer children or delays in starting a family.”
Rohaiza said those who marry late in life and become “old parents” affect their energy levels and generational relationships. She said by working together as a community to prioritise these aspects, the government can create conditions where individuals and families are empowered to make choices that are right for them and contribute to a healthy and sustainable society.
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