Nancy wants 42,000 men to seek health support and join family decisions

Shah Alam, November 7 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is aiming to benefit 42,000 men from government-provided well-being services, as part of a campaign to promote healthcare awareness among men. In a statement at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC), Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri urged men to seek relevant health information and services with their partners, especially when making decisions about family health.

Speaking at the National Family Month 2026 celebration, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Nancy also mentioned the government's allocation of RM4.355 billion to KPWKM in Budget 2027, a 168 million RM increase from the previous year. Almost RM3.3 billion of this sum was designated for welfare assistance to bolster social safety nets and support the well-being of those in need.

For couples struggling with fertility issues, the Fertility Treatment Assistance and Infertility Advocacy Programme (BuAI) can provide valuable help. Run by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), this program aims to assist 2,000 eligible couples with treatment assistance. In 2025, the programme aided 82,679 individuals, conducting 1,658 Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) treatments that led to 184 recorded pregnancies.

Nancy emphasized the significance of early detection of fertility problems and access to treatment from qualified specialists.