Include 'religious allies' to tackle child marriage, Muda's rep urges govt

A youth politician advocating for an end to child marriages in Malaysia has urged policymakers to enlist more “religious allies” with the knowledge to offer counter-narratives that attempt to justify the practice in the name of religion.

Muda deputy president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said the government could then rely on such individuals when faced with counter-arguments made based on religious texts or rulings, notably among Muslims.

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