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Malaysia proposes raising marriage age for Muslim girls

8 November 2016
Channel News Asia
Child rights / Family, children and youth / Marriage and divorce / Women / Women in deveopment / Women in government and politics / Women in the family / Women policy and administration
Child rights / Family children and youth / Marriage and divorce / Regional / Women in development / Women in the family / Women policy and administration

Malaysia has proposed to raise the minimum age for marriage to 18 for Muslim girls in a bid to reduce teenage pregnancy rates and enhance social protection for minors. The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has engaged stakeholders, including various state religious affairs ...

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