Target 5a: Reduce by three quarters the maternal mortality ratio
5.1 Maternal mortality ratio
5.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel

 Target 5b: Achieve, by 2015, universal access to reproductive health
5.3 Contraceptive prevalence rate
5.4 Adolescent birth rate
5.5 Antenatal care coverage (at least one visit and at least four visits)
5.6 Unmet need for family planning 

Maternal mortality is a challenge for many developing countries. Globally, half a million women die during pregnancy and childbirth each year. Malaysia has experienced dramatic improvements in maternal health. Maternal mortality is now below 30 per 100,000 live births--a level approaching  that of the most advanced countries..