KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Only Selangor and Kedah have amended their laws to set the minimum marriage age for Muslims at 18, while similar amendments in other states remain subject to their respective deliberations and legislative processes, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Only Selangor, Kedah Have Set Minimum Marriage Age For Muslims At 18 - Nancy
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Only Selangor and Kedah have set the minimum marriage age for Muslims at 18, while other states are still deliberating.
- Selangor and Kedah have amended laws to set the minimum marriage age for Muslims at 18.
- The federal government is working with states to standardize the minimum marriage age nationwide.
- 1,361 underage marriages were recorded in 2024, with data collection improvements affecting the numbers.
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