Why fewer Malaysians are saying ‘I do’

Figures from the Statistics Department show that the number of couples who tied the knot has gradually fallen from 207,882 in 2016 to 188,100 last year.

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Thematic image. Population expert Chai Sen Tyng from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) said the trend signals a demographic shift in the country. He said the shift is not about rejecting marriage – rather, it is about exploring different life options as women gain more independence through education. PHOTO: PIXABAY

December 13, 2024

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