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Educate, do not ostracise unwed pregnant adolescents, says experts
One of the most common options to deal with adolescent out-of-wedlock pregnancy, is by sending the unwed mother to a shelter home.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Pre-marital children in Malaysia - addressing the issue [COLUMNIST] Pre-marital children in Malaysia - addressing the issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643975941_TBCHILDMARRIAGE.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] "Pre-marital" children in Malaysia - addressing the issue
Removing the 'illegitimate' title given to children born out of wedlock is critical for their mental and emotional health.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647838095_CHINA.jpg)
Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights
Single mothers have it rough as out-of-wedlock births are frowned upon, and where only married women can claim maternity benefits.
Mon Mar 21 2022
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Federal Court to hear appeal in 'Abdullah' case
Federal Court deputy registrar Syahrin Jeli Bohari set the hearing date for the appeal when the matter came up before her for case management today.
Mon Oct 09 2017
![Apex court allows NRD bid to stay appeals court ruling in surname case Apex court allows NRD bid to stay appeals court ruling in surname case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71501945270_MdRausSharif.jpg)
Apex court allows NRD bid to stay appeals court ruling in surname case
Chief Justice Tan Sri Md Raus Sharif granted the application by Senior Federal Counsel Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh to stay the decision pending the disposal of the case at the Federal Court.
Mon Aug 21 2017
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'Rumah Kita' helped 52 women, 54 babies in two years - Yasmin
Its founder Vimmy Yasmin Abd Razak, 44, said the babies rescued were born out of wedlock and to victims of rape.
Sun Feb 19 2017
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Alarming number of teen marriages raise concern among activists
Last year, over 18,000 teen births were recorded, with 75 per cent involving married teenagers and the rest, out-of-wedlock.
Thu Nov 28 2013