Review of Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 being carried out
A legal framework development study and mechanism for the administration of Orang Asli marriage and divorce customs has commenced.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Drop in number of marriages in 2020
Mohd Uzir said the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of MCO had had an impact on marriage statistics in Malaysia.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Number of marriages declined, divorces increased in 2019
The tendency for late marriages is among those who are educated and working towards strengthening their individual economic stability.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) (Amendment) Bill 2017 passed
The bill was tabled by Azalina for the second reading and debated by the Members of Parliament for over three hours and the winding up by Azalina for an hour.
Thu Aug 10 2017
Tabling of amendments to Act 164 deferred - DPM Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said the postponement was to ensure that the bill would not be in conflict with the fatwa (edict) issued on the matter and the Federal Constitution.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Act 164: Government's decision based on national interest - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid who is also Home Minister says he respected the views expressed and fatwa (edict) issued before on the matter.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Bill addressing unilateral conversion tabled in Dewan Rakyat
The bill, tabled for first reading by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, also touches on the religious status of children of divorced couples.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Draft amendments to Law Reform Act confidential - Joseph Kurup
A multi-faith council has not been invited to dialogue on the proposed amendments on the Act because the draft amendments are confidential.
Thu Sep 15 2016
'Amendments to marriage and divorce law a harmonious solution'
Amendments to the law is deemed a harmonious solution for both spouses in respect of any dispute arising after one of them had converted to Islam.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Reforms to Marriage and Divorce Law, task force to probe sex crimes - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today outlined the governments intention to amend the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 with immediate effect.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Interfaith divorce: Issues from civil marriage must be resolved in civil courts - PM
Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the government will table a Bill to amend the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 in Parliament in October.
Thu Aug 25 2016
SOP to combat the use of black magic aimed at marriage and divorce cases among Muslims
The SOP to combat the use of witchcraft, formulated by UMP is specifically aimed at marriage and divorce cases among the Muslims in the country.
Thu Mar 26 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024