Kuala lumpur: 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 announced that 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.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the programme is part of the government's commitment to providing specialist support, fertility treatment, and advocacy for those dealing with subfertility issues. Nancy emphasized that various initiatives, including IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) and now BuAI, are offered to help couples facing challenges in having children. Priority for this treatment is given to the B40 group as a basic requirement, alongside medical assessments and examinations by doctors.
Nancy shared these insights following the National Mother's Day 2026 celebration, themed 'Seteguh KASIH Ibu' (As Strong as a Mother's Love), officiated by the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim. In her speech, Nancy highlighted LPPKN's role as a pioneer agency since 1979 in providing access to quality reproductive health services and affordable fertility treatments. To date, more than 373,000 subfertility cases have been handled, resulting in 6,513 successful pregnancies.
She further announced that the government plans to develop a National Subfertility Registry, in accordance with international standards, starting this year. This registry will aid in the establishment of the National Subfertility Centre (PSN) in Shah Alam, scheduled to begin operations by 2030. The registry data is expected to enhance the government's efforts to plan, monitor, and improve the quality of fertility services in a more integrated manner.
Regarding the Mother's Day celebration, Nancy stated that this year's theme celebrates the extraordinary resilience of Malaysian women in preserving family harmony and happiness. She acknowledged mothers as not just household managers but also the main pillars in shaping children's character and identity. In line with the National Family Compassion Policy, the government aims to strengthen support for women and families through a comprehensive and inclusive approach centered on the well-being of the family institution.