Nancy Shukri: Selangor, Kedah cited on Muslim marriage age
KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat (KPWKM) menggesa kerajaan negeri menaikkan had umur minimum perkahwinan bagi orang Islam kepada 18 tahun. Menterinya, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, berkata beliau berharap lebih banyak negeri akan mengikut langkah Selangor dan Kedah yang sudah meminda undang-undang berkaitan bagi membolehkan penyelarasan dilaksanakan di seluruh negara. "Dua negeri sudah meminda undang-undang mereka. Kita berharap semua negeri ak
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is urging all state governments to raise the minimum marriageable age for Muslims to 18. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri expressed hope that more states will follow the lead of Selangor and Kedah, which have already amended their laws.
Shukri emphasized that while the Federal Government can discuss and voice concerns, the final decision rests with the state governments as marriage laws for Muslims fall under their jurisdiction. This call aligns with recent recommendations from the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) to protect children's rights and ensure their access to education and healthcare.
Standardizing the minimum marriage age to 18 for Muslims nationwide is crucial for safeguarding the rights and well-being of young individuals, particularly concerning their education and health.
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