The first school for pregnant teenagers in mainly-Muslim Malaysia has opened, as part of an attempt to curb the rising number of abandoned babies.

Officials hope that the school in the southern state of Malacca will help young women to overcome the stigma of having children outside marriage.

As well as medical check-ups, students will receive religious counselling.

About 70 babies have been left on doorsteps, in rubbish bins and public toilets in Malaysia this year.   »»» BBC News

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