Malaysia legislation

Section 37

of *ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW (FEDERAL TERRITORY) ACT 1984

Section 37

Interference with marriage

(a)

to compel a person to marry against his will; or

(b)

to prevent a man who has attained the age of eighteen years or a woman who has attained the age of sixteen years from contracting a valid marriage, commits an offence and shall be punished with a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit or with imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

False iqrar or statement for procuring marriage

Section 37 — ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW (FEDERAL TERRITORY) ACT 1984