Govt to maintain minimum marriage age for Muslim girls at 16 years old

The government has decided to maintain the minimum marriage age for Muslim girls at 16 years old after considering the proposal to raise the limit to 18 years old.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad said the government had collected feedback from the state governments regarding this proposal as this is a matter under the states’ jurisdiction.

“Based on the feedback and views that were received, most states have...