Malaysia legislation
Section 40
Section 40
Offences relating to solemnization of marriage
(a)
without there being a permission to marry as required by section 19; or
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(b)
otherwise than in the presence of at least two credible witnesses other than the person solemnizing the 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.
(2)
Any person who marries, or purports to marry, or goes through a form of marriage with, any person contrary to any of the provisions of Part II commits an offence and shall be punished with a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit or with imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.
Sanction for prosecution