47,000 Couples To Benefit From LPPKN Fertility Assistance Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- A total of 47,000 couples are expected to benefit from the National Population and Family Development Board's (LPPKN) Fertility Treatment Assistance and Infertility Advocacy (BuAI) programme this year.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the initiative, themed ‘Lebih Awal, Lebih Baik’ (Earlier is Better), aims to assist couples facing difficulties conceiving by offering financing for up to two cycles of intrauterine insemination (IUI) to eligible couples.

She said the programme is part of the government's commitment to providing specialist support, fertility treatment, and advocacy for those dealing with subfertility issues.

"At the ministry and LPPKN, we (offer) various initiatives to help couples who face challenges in having children. Among them are IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) and now BuAI. However, they must undergo screening to determine the most suitable treatment.

"Priority for this treatment is given to the B40 group as a basic requirement. In addition to medical assessments and examinations by doctors," she said.

Nancy said this after the National Mother's Day 2026 celebration, themed ‘Seteguh KASIH Ibu’ (As Strong as a Mother's Love), which was officiated by the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, here today.

In her speech, Nancy said that since 1979, LPPKN has been a pioneer agency in providing access to quality reproductive health services and affordable fertility treatments.

"Through comprehensive services and treatment subsidies, LPPKN has helped thousands of women achieve their dreams of motherhood. To date, more than 373,000 subfertility cases have been handled, resulting in 6,513 successful pregnancies," she said.

She added that the government would also develop a National Subfertility Registry, in accordance with international standards, starting this year. This registry will support the establishment of the National Subfertility Centre (PSN) in Shah Alam, which is scheduled to begin operations by 2030.

The development of the registry data is expected to strengthen the government's efforts to plan, monitor, and improve the quality of fertility services in a more integrated and effective manner.

Regarding the Mother's Day celebration, Nancy said this year's theme celebrates the extraordinary resilience of Malaysian women in preserving family harmony and happiness.

She added that mothers are not merely household managers but also the main pillars in shaping children's character and identity.

"In line with the National Family Compassion Policy, the government will ensure that support for women and families continues to be strengthened through a comprehensive and inclusive approach centred on the well-being of the family institution," she said.

-- BERNAMA