Terengganu keeps marriage threshold at age 16 for women
KUALA TERENGGANU, 21 Dec 2018: The minimum age limit for Muslims in Terengganu to marry remains at 18 years for men and 16 for women, as stipulated under Section 8 …
14 underaged marriage applications rejected in Selangor
SHAH ALAM, 1 Dec 2018: Selangor recorded a total of 48 underage marriage applications involving Muslim couples as of Oct 31 this year, said Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. He said of …
Why does Sabah mufti want lower marriage age of 14?
KUANTAN, 24 Sept 2018: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Fuziah Salleh expressed disappointment over a statement by Sabah Mufti Datuk Bungsu @ Aziz Jaafar – who wanted the …
Under-18 marriages illegal in Selangor
SHAH ALAM, 6 Sept 2018: The Selangor State Assembly yesterday approved the Islamic Family Enactment (State of Selangor) Enactment 2003 (Amendment 2018) which – among others, regulates the minimum age …
New York bans marriage below age 17
NEW YORK, 21 June 2017: New York, the fourth most populous state in America, updated antiquated legislation yesterday to outlaw children as young as 14 from getting married. Governor Andrew …