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Stricter guidelines for Muslim child marriage are in force - Fuziah
Stricter guidelines for marriages involving Muslim children have been in force since October last year, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Fuziah Salleh (photo, above).
Fuziah said a circular dated Oct 15 last year was sent to the respective states’ Syariah chief judge.
"I had emphasised to the respective state Syariah chief judge about the guideline during a meeting last year," she told Malaysiakini...
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