Marriages without permission can result in penalties for the husband, wife and wali
08 Jan 2023 08:01am
Malaysia Syarie Lawyers Association (PGSM) president, Musa Awang said even though polygamy marriages in Thailand seem simple and easy, the couple will face harsh penalties upon returning to Malaysia.
Malaysia Syarie Lawyers Association (PGSM) president, Musa Awang said even though polygamy marriages in Thailand seem simple and easy, the couple will face harsh penalties upon returning to Malaysia.
He added that based on Section 123 of the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territory) Act (1984), if a person or men marry again without permission in writing from Kamah first, he's made a mistake.
"He will then be fined not exceeding RM1,000 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
"A woman who wants to get married again also needs to get permission from "Nikah Registrar." If no permission is given, the woman can't proceed with the marriage.
"No marriages could be proceeded with without the permission of the registrar under Section 17 or by a Syariah judge under Section 18, if the marriage involved a woman who resides in the Federal Territory," he added.
Musa added that the wali, father, or anyone else who attended the wedding ceremony could also be prosecuted for the offence of complicity.
"Section 40 outlines that any individuals involved with the wedding ceremony without permission, would also be found guilty and shall be punished with a fine not exceeding RM1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both," he explained.
