Teenage pregnancy continues to challenge Malaysia, with over 6,000 cases recorded between 2023 and March 2025. How effective are current programs in supporting at-risk teens, and what more needs to be done? We speak with Hafiza Abdul Samath, Advocacy Officer, Women Aid Organization (WAO) on policy interventions needed.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Elaine Boey, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories:  politics,  government,  education,  controversies

Tags:  socioeconomic challenges,  Ministry of Women,  Family and Community Development,  teen pregnancy,  sex education,