KOTA BHARU, Aug. 21 -- Kelantan National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has reportedly criticised the child-free marriage trend among young couples in Kelantan, blaming it on social media influencers for popularising it.

Despite admitting there is no official data yet on the number of couples adopting the trend, its director Haslinda Hassan however insisted that it has spread quickly after being promoted online.

"What is more worrying is that this trend is being promoted without any solid foundation, and society today tends to treat influencers as a source of guidance.

"Undeniably, this is very concerning, especially with the country's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) continuing to decline," she was quoted saying by Utusan M...