Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 · Updated to 15 Dec 2018 · Part IV
29. Books and Registers to be kept of all marriages in Malaysia
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Registrar
“Registrar” means a Registrar of Marriages appointed under this Act and includes the Registrar General, an Assistant Registrar General, a Superintendent Registrar, a Deputy Registrar and an Assistant Registrar of Marriages;
Copies of entries to be sent to Registrar General
Registrar General
“Registrar General” means the Registrar General of Marriages and includes a Deputy Registrar General of Marriages appointed under this Act.