Sex education in schools

Guidelines on sex education finalised

BY SIMRIT KAUR
The Star

PUTRAJAYA: Contraception, HIV/AIDS, abortion, masturbation and sexually-transmitted diseases are just some of the issues addressed in the national guidelines on sexuality education.

The guidelines have been finalised and will be submitted to the Cabinet for approval by next month.

Covering six components – human development, relationships, marriage and family, interpersonal skills, sexual health and behaviour, and society and culture – the guidelines are age specific and meant for preschoolers to adults.

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