New: What Drives High Dropout Rate Among Female Secondary Students?

The high dropout rate among female secondary school students in Malaysia can be attributed to disciplinary issues and attendance problems, rather than solely being linked to early marriage, according to Wanita MCA spokesperson Ivone Low Yi Wen. She emphasized the need for urgent reforms and improvements in the curriculum and system of secondary schools.

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Low highlighted that the syllabus lacks adequate segments on gender relations and sex education, which leads to a lack of necessary knowledge and awareness among students. Addressing these issues would be more effective in preventing early marriage and early pregnancy among young girls, she argued.