Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 · Updated to 15 Dec 2018 · Part II · Monogamous Marriages
8. Continuance of marriage
Feedback & supportEvery marriage solemnized in Malaysia after the appointed date, other than a marriage which is void under this Act, shall continue until dissolved—
appointed date
Defined · s 2
“appointed date” means the date of coming into operation of this Act;
(a)
by the death of one of the parties;
(b)
by order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or
court
Defined · s 2
“court” means the High Court or a Judge thereof or, where a Sessions Court Judge has jurisdiction by virtue of subsection (2), the Sessions Court or a Sessions Court Judge of that Court;
(c)
by a decree made by a court of competent jurisdiction that the marriage is null and void.