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Urban population (2010) : 71%Rural population (2010) : 29%Nuclear family (2004)70% (Pen Mal)Life Expectancy (2010)eMaleFemale: 71.9years: 77 yearsUnder Five Mortality(2010)pMaternal Mortality Ratio(2010)p*Female labor forceparticipation rate (2010)*Unemployment rate(2010): 8.5/1000 livebirths: 27.3/100,000live births: 46.1%: 3.4%Source: Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristic Report 2010p Preliminary Figures : Vital Statistics 2010e Estimated : Statistics Department, Malaysia* Labor Force Survey 2010 (Department of Statistics, Malaysia)4

ConventionalNuclear FamiliesExtended FamiliesSingle MemberEmerging Types of FamiliesDual CareerCommuter FamiliesBlended Families‘Sandwich’‘Touch n Go’‘Double Income No Kids (DINK)’Families At RiskVulnerablePoorHard Core PoorMarginalised5

• Abuse• NeglectFamily Social Issues• Abandoned babies• Morality• <strong>Dr</strong>ugs• Delayed marriage• Media penetration / ICT• Influence of foreign culture• Relationship• Infidelity• Divorce• Communication• Adolescent problem• Financial• Work-life balance• Loneliness• Health• Economy Stability6

1966 Established as National Family Planning Boardunder the Prime Minister’s Department1984 Change of name to National Population and FamilyDevelopment Board (NPFDB) in line with theamendment of the National Population and FamilyDevelopment Act 19661990 Placed under the Ministry of National Unity andCommunity Development2001 Placed under the purview of Ministry of Women,Family and Community Development sinceFebruary 20017

1. ADVISORY7.MONITORINGANDEVALUTION6.ADVOCACYANDPROMOTIONPopulation andFamilyDevelopment Act1966 (Amendment)2006Thematic Focus:(Population, Fam.Dev. & RH)2. R&D3. TRAINING5.SERVICES4. EDUCATION8

MODEL ON LINKAGES BETWEEN POPULATION ANDFAMILY DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS QUALITY POPULATIONMarriage andFamily FormationLife Style andChanging ValuesSosio-Economic StatusBirthsMortalityHealth StatusNutritional QualityEnvironmental QualityPOPULATIONMigrationEconomic ConditionsEmployment OpportunitiesHuman Resource QualityPoliticalEconomicPhysical & EnvironmentalFAMILYDEVELOPMENTSpiritualReligiousPsycho-SocialGlobalization & NetworkingTechnology & CommunicationHuman ReproductionPROGRAMMES THROUGH SMART PARTNERSHIPBETWEEN NPFDB AND GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS/NON-GOVERNMENT/PRIVATE SECTOR/CIVIL SOCIETY9

MALAYSIA’s Population & Family DevelopmentThrust viz-à-viz Government Policies 1966 - 20204 Pillars (2010)• 1Malaysia• Govt. Transformation Program• New Economic Model• 10 th Malaysian PlanVision 2020Family Wellbeing for SocialStability• ICPD, 1994• IYF, 1994• MWFD/MWFCD 2001/2004Population, RH, FamilyDevelopmentPopulation Strategic Plan Study, 1992& 2008Quality PopulationReview of Act, 1984Demographic Target 1966 – 1985 (3%to 2%)Population and FamilyDevelopmentNational Family PlanningProgramme (Govt/NGO)10

ResearchMonitoring &EvaluationPopulationTrainingPublications1111

Outcome #6:Family SupportServicesOutcome#1:FamPerspective inNationalDevelopmentOutcome #2:Core FamilyValuesFamilyWellbeingOutcome #5:StrongFoundation forAdolescentsOutcome #4:MeetingParentingNeeds ofFamilyOutcome #3:Strengtheningof MarriageInstitution12

Family and Related Policies InMalaysiaVision 2020 (1991)National Development PlansNational Family Policy, 2010National Social Policy, 2003National Integrity Plan, 2004Other Sectoral Policies(National Women Policy, Youth Policy, Aging Policy, Health Policy, etc)13

Family perspective in all Social Economic Development(NFP)Formulation of a Population Plan of ActionWork Life Balance Initiatives– 90 days paid maternity leave– 7 days paternity leave– Paid compassionate leave– Flexi working hours/ working arrangement– Creche at the workplace– Subsidies for childcare– Tax deductions14

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Reproductive HealthProgramme Development @ NPFDB1966 • Clinic-based Family PlanningServices/IEC/ R&D1970’s • Integration of Family Planning intoMOH Maternal & Child Health1979 -90s• Beyond family planning• Expansion of services (InfertilityManagement, PsychosexualCounselling and Reproductive CancerScreening, Pap Smear, Andropauseand Menopause Services, )1994 • ICPD – Universal access to RH• The Family, Its Roles, Rights,Composition and Structure18

RH Programme Development @ NPFDB2001 Expansion of RH Services•Wellness Program - Nur Sejahtera (Wellness) Clinics20042005200620072008200920102012• One-stop RH clinic with wellness component• Mobile Unit Services• Adolescent Clinic (kafe@TEEN)• Mammogram Subsidy Programme• Development of Reproductive Health & Social EducationModule (PEKERTI)• Reproductive Health and Social Education Policy• LPPKN@Komuniti Programme, kafe@TEEN Portal,Reproductive Health Information System(RHIS)HPV Vaccine19

RHSE Programme @ NPFDB20112012• Implementation of Reproductive Health andSocial Education (RHSE) in the National ServiceTraining Curriculum (PLKN),• PEKERTI in schools Post UPSR (Year 6) Post PMR (Form 3) HPV Program20

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• Information provided:‣ Body Weight‣ Adolescent Mental Health Management‣ Smoking‣ Skin Problem‣ Social Counseling‣ Reproductive/Sexual Counseling‣ Adolescent Reproductive Health management• Premises‣ NPFDB Building, Kuala Lumpur‣ Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur‣ Butterworth & Penang‣ Seremban 2, Negeri Sembilan‣ Kota Bharu, Kelantan‣ Batu Pahat & Johor Bharu22

Innovative Initiatives1 MALAYSIA FAMILY FIRST (1MF1)Malaysian Family Well-Being IndexFamily Mediation / Therapy / CounsellingCentreOne Stop Family Centres UTC/RTC24

To build a set of indicators to measure the wellbeingof the Malaysian familyMechanism to monitor family well being trendsTo come up with a family well-being indexTo identify some “Priorities for Action”to enhance the well being of the family26

QuantifiablePerceptions on Family Satisfaction,Well being & HappinessFAMILY WELL-BEING(OBJECTIVE)Health indicatorsHousingPublic’s safetyMarriage ratesFAMILY WELL-BEING(SUBJECTIVE)Family member’s satisfactionFamily happinessInteraction/family relationshipsFamily functioningResilient family 27

Family Well-Being Index and Domains29

National Blue Ocean StrategyThe concept of Blue Ocean Strategywas originally a business strategy thatcame about in 2005. Blue OceanStrategy involves thinking out of thebox through the application of creativeand innovative methods but atminimum cost. Malaysia is on the pathof maximizing on effective outcomeswhile minimizing the cost incurred.30

Problem statementMinistries and agencies,private sector and NGOsreaching out to individualfamily membersindependentlyFamily Well-being Agenda• Holistic services that benefit theentire family throughout thefamily life cycle• 3Ps (Public, Private, People)Initiatives'To fulfill the unmet needs of families towards FAMILY WELL-BEING’31

1Malaysia Family First movement is an initiative under the Blue Ocean Strategyinspired <strong>by</strong> the Prime Minister.This movement mobilizes resources from all government agencies, private and nongovernmentalorganizations in the delivery of family services.1Malaysia Family First (1MFF) aims to enhance bonding in the family institution andcommunity.1MFF movement is a national agenda to increase the commitment on family and invites alllevels of society to return give priority to the family institution in planning and action.32

NATIONAL FAMILY POLICY (NFP) andPLAN of ACTION, 2010Prioritising familyperspectives in all socioeconomicdevelopmenttowards creation ofquality populationSTRATEGIC THRUSTS123• Family PerspectiveCommitment• Review of Policies andLaws• Accessibility to familyfriendly services33

NFP THRUST 1:FAMILY PERSPECTIVECOMMITMENTNFP THRUST 2:REVIEW OF POLICIES AND LAWSNFP THRUST 3:ACCESSIBILITY TO FAMILYFRIENDLY SERVICES• 1 Malaysia Family Month (Nov)• 1 Malaysia Family Voucher(MDTCC Skuad Pengguna Card)• My Kampung My Future (MOA)• Family Friendly Policies- Family Wellbeing Index- Compressed Work Week (JPA)• Marriage Package for LIHcouples (NGO/MAIS/LPPKN)• Review of Laws• 1Malaysia Family Care(MOH/MOWFCD)• Family Services at UTCs andRTCs• Counselling Services(5 ODS Centres, Online.etc)• Helping Young CouplesStart Family Life‣ Modul Pembangunan Keluargadi IPT(MOPKIPT)‣PEKERTI@ SCHOOLs, IPT, PLKN‣ Adolescent Centres (Kafe@TEENat UTC Melaka and K.L)‣ Great Gender Debate(NIEW/UTM)34

Expand the 1Malaysia Family First programTo provide holistic support to the families ofat-risk youth• 1MPACT Youth Camp@National Service• Youths living at PPRhousingLeverage 1M4UvolunteersCareer Support(MOHR/MOWFCD)35

Outcome: FAMILY WELL-BEING FOR SOCIALSTABILITYVISION 20201MalaysiaGTP(7 NKRAs)10 thMalaysiaPlanNewEconomicModel6 Family Outcomes / DomainFamily Perspective inNational DevelopmentMeeting Parenting Needs ofFamiliesCore Family ValuesStrong Foundation forAdolescentsStrengthening of MarriageInstitutionFamily Support Services36

THE WAY FORWARDWhat do we need to doGeneral recommendationsLessons from the existing programs & sharing ofexperiences/best practices;3P Approach- Partnership & collaboration withNGOs/ Civil Society/ Media; at national andinternational levelUtilization of technology & research;Innovation and CreationResource mobilization;Alert to emerging trends; andImproved monitoring & evaluation37

Thank youTerima kasihKPWKM / LPPKN Utamakan Keluarga “Family First”