Introduction
The LPPKN Research Grant 2025, or GP LPPKN 2025, represents LPPKN’s strategic commitment to strengthening evidence-based research in population, family development, reproductive health and social well-being. Implemented by the National Population and Family Development Board through the Population and Family Research Division, this initiative builds on the achievements of the previous LPPKN Research Grant 2021–2023 cycle and continues LPPKN’s role as a national leader in policy-relevant research. GP LPPKN 2025 was introduced at a time when Malaysia is facing increasingly complex demographic and social challenges, including declining fertility, population ageing, changing family structures, marital instability, reproductive health concerns and evolving social vulnerabilities. In response, the grant was designed not only to generate new knowledge, but also to translate research findings into practical policy inputs, programme improvements and targeted interventions.
The 2025 cycle received strong national interest, with more than 500 applications submitted by researchers from local higher learning institutions. Following a rigorous and competitive evaluation process, 20 research projects were selected based on their relevance, quality and potential contribution to policy, programme development and national well-being. The projects were implemented from May to December 2025 and covered three major themes: population, family development and reproductive health.
Objectives
The main objective of GP LPPKN 2025 is to support high-impact and policy-relevant research that contributes to Malaysia’s population and family development agenda.
Specifically, the grant aims to:
- Generate new evidence on emerging population, family and reproductive health issues;
- Support evidence-based policy formulation, programme planning and intervention development;
- Strengthen collaboration between LPPKN, universities, researchers and strategic stakeholders;
- Encourage the translation of research findings into policy briefs, publications, modules and practical solutions;
- Strengthen LPPKN’s position as a national reference centre for population and family research; and
Support the implementation of the National KASIH Family Policy and the National KASIH Family Agenda through research-driven insights.
Grant Recipents
Population Theme
- Associate Professor Dr. Nor Balkish Zakaria (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
Evaluating and Redesigning the Family Well-Being Index Study - Dr. Nor Ermawati Hussain (Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Malaysia’s Preparedness as an Aged Nation by 2030: The Relationship between Healthy Lifestyle and Dementia Risk in the Northern Zone of Peninsular Malaysia - Dr. Sharin Hazlin Huspi (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Establishing a National Family Registry in Malaysia: Strengthening Governance through Integrated Family Data Management - Associate Professor Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Feasibility of a Household Registration System for the Malaysian Family Panel Study - Dr. Wanda Kiyah George Albert (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
Parenting: Fear of Missing Out or Freedom Glow? An Emotional and Psychological Study on Childfree Marriage Decisions - Ts. Dr. Muhamad Zahid Muhamad (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
Enhancing the Malaysian Family Well-Being Index Based on LPPKN Data
Family Development Theme
- Dr. Tharshini Sivabalan (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
Parenting Styles, Conflict and Cohesion: Exploring the Influence of Family Dynamics on Bullying Behaviour among Adolescents in Sarawak, Malaysia - Associate Professor Dr. Che Hasniza Che Noh (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)
Contributing Factors of Divorce and Its Socio-Emotional Impact on Couples and Children - Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Izwan Mahmud (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
Parent–Child Relationship as a Mediator and Attitudes toward Family Counselling as a Moderator in the Relationship between Parenting Style, Emotional Support, Involvement and Parental Perceptions of Bullying Issues among Adolescents - Associate Professor Dr. Nor Azizah Zainal Abidin (Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Application of the Logic Model in Evaluating the PEKERTI Policy: An Adaptation of the Narrative Marketing Approach - Associate Professor Dr. Nor Shafrin Ahmad (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Designing a Loss Crisis Counselling Model for Pre- and Post-Divorce - Dr. Teoh Gaik Kin (IMU University)
Improving the Marriage Tribunal Process for Urban Non-Muslims through Qualitative Research - Dr. Rosliza Ahmad (Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Development of the WITAJ Comprehensive Pre- and Post-Divorce Counselling Model: Prevention, Needs Analysis and Recovery - Dr. Aini Azeqa Ma’rof (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Development of a Therapeutic Family Counselling Model and Module to Address Third-Party Interference in Marriage - Professor Dr. Mansor Abu Talib (UCSI University)
Improving Marriage Tribunal Proceedings to Develop a Model and Guidelines for the LPPKN Reconciliation Body - Dr. Asmaul Husna Haris Fadzilah (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
From Nasty Divorce to Healthy Divorce: The Relationship between Co-Parenting Function and Child Well-Being after Divorce in Sarawak
Reproductive Health Theme
- Dr. Noor Mastura Mohd Mujar (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Development of a Patient-Centred Care Framework to Address Challenges and Improve the Effectiveness of Early Breast Cancer Detection - Associate Professor Dr. Sarva Mangala Praveena (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Microplastics in Semen: A Baseline Study on Characterisation, Sources and Reproductive Health Implications among Men in the Klang Valley, Malaysia - Dr. Muhamad Hilmi Abdul Rahman (Universiti Malaya)
Restructuring the Business Model of LPPKN Nur Sejahtera Clinics - Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Radzniwan A. Rashid (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia)
Emotional Well-Being of Couples Seeking Treatment at LPPKN Subfertility Centres: Challenges, Management Strategies and Development of an Intervention Module
Key Outcomes
GP LPPKN 2025 has produced a significant body of research outputs that strengthen the link between academic evidence, policy development and programme implementation. The grant has generated 20 research reports, 20 policy briefs, 20 journal articles and research presentations at the National Population Conference. These outputs demonstrate a strong balance between academic excellence and practical usability for policy and programme planning.
Beyond producing research findings, GP LPPKN 2025 has strengthened LPPKN’s research ecosystem by creating a more dynamic and collaborative platform between researchers, policymakers and programme implementers. This reflects an important shift from research conducted in isolation towards a more integrated model where knowledge, policy and implementation are connected.
The findings from these 20 studies provide valuable evidence for strengthening national responses to key population and family issues. These include family well-being measurement, ageing preparedness, integrated family data systems, childfree decisions, adolescent bullying, divorce intervention, marriage tribunal reform, co-parenting, reproductive health services, subfertility support and early cancer detection.
More importantly, the outcomes of GP LPPKN 2025 are designed to be actionable. Several studies have produced practical recommendations such as policy briefs, intervention models, counselling modules, screening instruments, operational guidelines, data governance proposals and service improvement frameworks. These outputs provide a strong foundation for LPPKN to strengthen evidence-based policy advocacy, improve programme delivery and develop targeted interventions for Malaysian families.
GP LPPKN 2025 marks an important milestone in LPPKN’s research journey. It reinforces the role of research as a bridge between evidence and action, while positioning LPPKN as a key national institution in generating strategic knowledge for population, family and reproductive health development. Through this initiative, research is not only documented, but translated into insights, tools and solutions that can support a more resilient, inclusive and well-being-centred future for families in Malaysia.
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