Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid says the state will gather views before deciding on raising the minimum marriage age for Muslims.

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will hold engagement sessions to explore the possibility of raising the minimum age for Muslims to marry to 18, following similar moves by Selangor and Kedah.

Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, who is also Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) president, said the sessions would be held to gather views and assess whether the proposed change could be implemented in the state.

“So far, no discussions have been held on the proposal. We may first organise engagement sessions to explore whether it can be implemented in Penang.