Unless something is done, teenage pregnancy will become a major problem, warned Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, the minister for Muslim Affairs.

Thirty-eight per cent of the Malay community here are under the age of 19. The total number of Malays amount to 14 per cent of the predominantly Chinese population.

The 500 VCDs to be distributed at mosques and by various organisations offer parents different ways of discussing sexual issues and teaching teenagers the dangers and consequences of early sexual activity.

"Through the VCDs, we hope to help the Malay parents understand that they have to make the Iirst step," Yaacob was quoted as saying.

"They need to find out their kids' concerns and work out a solution together." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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