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POPULATION AND FAMILY POLICIES IN MALAYSIA

POPULATION AND FAMILY POLICIES IN MALAYSIA. National Population Conference on the Inter-Relationship Between Population Dynamics and Development Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort, Putrajaya 26 June 2014. Dato ’ Dr. Siti Norlasiah Ismail Director General

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POPULATION AND FAMILY POLICIES IN MALAYSIA

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  1. POPULATION AND FAMILY POLICIES IN MALAYSIA National Population Conference on the Inter-Relationship Between Population Dynamics and Development Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort, Putrajaya 26 June 2014 Dato’ Dr. Siti Norlasiah Ismail Director General National Population and Family Development Board

  2. Outline

  3. Can We Achieve 70 Million? Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

  4. The Share of Working-Age Population has Soared from 50% in 1970 to 65% in 2010. But Young People is Declining Percent Distribution of Population and Dependency Ratio Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

  5. We are at the “Replacement Fertility Level” ! Total fertility rate, Malaysia, 1963 – 2012 4.9 3.9 3.4 3.0 Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia, Various Vital Statistics, 1963-2010.

  6. People Now Marry Later Singulate mean age at first marriage (SMAM), Malaysia, 1970 to 2010 Source: World Marriage Data 2012, United Nations

  7. Malaysia Will Becoming An Ageing Nation in 2035 Percentage of population aged 60 years or older, Malaysia, 1990 to 2040 Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (1995), Population and Housing Census of Malaysia, 1991. Department of Statistics Malaysia (2001), Population and Housing Census of Malaysia, 2000. Department of Statistics Malaysia (2012), Population Projections, Malaysia, 2010-2040

  8. Evolution of Population Policy in Malaysia

  9. Evolution of Population Policy in Malaysia • The Government recognised the inter-linkages between population and development processes • The Government recognised that continued population growth does not necessarily have a negative effect on development • A larger population, and the increased domestic market can be beneficial in achieving national development goals provided that the quality and productivity of the population are being constantly raised • A specific population size of 70 million was identified as an ideal target towards which Malaysia might aim at by 2100. Mid-term review of the 4th Malaysian Plan (1981 – 1985)

  10. Evolution of Population Policy in Malaysia

  11. Evolution of Population Policy in Malaysia Second Population Strategic Plan Study, 2009 shows that Malaysian families are getting smaller and the total fertility rate is dropping much faster. Some recommendations:

  12. Other Population-related Policies

  13. National Social Policy (2003) • NSP provides the framework for the planning and implementation of social development programmes, to create a progressive and established Malaysian society with every member having the opportunity to develop his/her potential. • Specifically, the NSP seeks to: • To ensure that the basic necessities of the individual, family and community are provided for; • To develop and empower humans for life; • To consolidate and develop the social support system and services; and • To generate multi-sector synergy. • NSP being reviewed, to be replaced with a New Social Model.

  14. National Women Policy

  15. National Policy for Older Persons and Plan of Action (2011)

  16. National Policy on Reproductive Health and Social Education (PEKERTI)

  17. Family in Malaysia: Socio-demographic context Number of Households, Family Size, Family Structure, 1980, 1991, 2000, 2010 Source: Malaysian Census, 1980, 1991, 2000, 2010

  18. Maternity leave • Paternity leave Family policy in Malaysia • Divided into means-tested and non-means tested under Child Act 2001 and Care Centre Act 1993 • A collaboration between MWFCD and TalentCorp

  19. National Family Policy (2010)

  20. National Family Policy (2010): Strategies

  21. Current Programme for Family NFP 1Malaysia Family First Movement Review policies and laws to be more family friendly Family perspective commitment Accessibility to family friendly services

  22. Family Wellbeing Index 2011 Family relations 7.82 Family economy 6.90 Housing & environment 7.28 Family Wellbeing Index 2011 7.55 Family health 7.38 Family & religion 8.25 Family & safety 7.39 Family & community 7.83

  23. Moving Ahead: Recommendations for Family Policy

  24. Thank You 03-2693 7555 www.lppkn.gov.my 03-2693 7250 / LPPKN_Malaysia penduduk@lppkn.gov.my

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