malaysiakini logo
ADS
story-image
mk-logo
News
Out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies in K'tan show significant drop
ADS

Cases of out-of-wedlock pregnancies for adolescents aged between 15 and 19 are showing a downward trend in the state, said Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Mohamed Fadzli Hassan.

He said that based on the National Health and Mobility Study Report 2022 recorded by the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department, the number of cases of out-of-wedlock pregnancy in 2021 was 146 cases, dropping to 136 in 2022 and 61 in 2023.


Please join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news and views that matter.

Already subscribed? Sign In

Unlock 7 stories for free

By submitting my information, I am agreeing to the terms and conditions

or
Subscribe Now to Enjoy Unlimited Access
View Comments