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Wan Azizah: Govt drawing up plan to identify, address child marriage
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is drawing up a comprehensive strategic plan to identify and address the cause of underage or child marriages. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said it was part of the government’s strategy
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Child marriage in Malaysia – A case of weak politicians and misplaced priority
Every child deserves to be educated and nurtured with care in their formative years. Child marriage – would instead be putting children’s future at risk. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh announced that 14,999 child marriages were
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Negeri Sembilan won’t ban child marriages
The Negeri Sembilan state government stands by its decision not to amend the enactment regarding the minimum age limit for marriage. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said this was because the existing law was strict enough on the matter.
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Child marriage: Federal govt can criminalise it, bypass state laws
So, the government claimed that Muslim or customary marriage is a matter within state jurisdiction, therefore the Federal Government can only try to persuade but cannot compel the states to raise the age of marriage to 18. Is it true?
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DPM: Seven states refusing to amend laws to stop child marriages
PUCHONG: The federal government is unable to impose a nationwide ban on child marriages as seven states refuse to cooperate, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Speaking during the Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan
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