How many underage Muslim marriage applications were rejected in Selangor?

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48 Underage Muslim Marriage Applications Received in Selangor by October 31

As of October 31 this year, Selangor had received a total of 48 applications for underage marriages involving Muslim couples. Out of these, 34 applications were approved, and 14 were rejected. The state has been addressing the issue of underage marriages following amendments to the Islamic Family Enactment in 2018.
Rejection of Underage Marriage Applications

A total of 14 applications for underage Muslim marriages were rejected by the authorities in Selangor up to October 31 of the current year. This indicates a portion of the submitted requests did not meet the required criteria or legal stipulations for approval.
Approvals Granted for Underage Marriages

In the same period, 34 underage Muslim marriage applications received approval in Selangor. These approvals would have been granted under the existing legal framework prior to the full implementation of the amended enactment.
New Enactment and Application Process

The amendments to the Islamic Family Enactment (State of Selangor) 2003, which raised the minimum marriageable age for Muslims from 16 to 18, were passed in September and are set to take effect from January 2019. As of the reporting period, no applications had been received under the new enactment, as it was not yet in force.
Historical Context of Marriage Age Regulations

Prior to the 2018 amendment, Section 8 of the Islamic Family Enactment (State of Selangor) 2003 stipulated a minimum marriageable age of 18 for Muslim men and 16 for Muslim women. The recent amendment, which requires permission from a Syariah Court judge for individuals under 18, was influenced by concerns over the negative impacts of underage marriages, as highlighted by a widely reported case earlier in the year.

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