Malaysia legislation
Section 43
Section 43
Save as is otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this
Ordinance shall authorize the Court to make an order of divorce or an order pertaining to a divorce or to permit a husband to pronounce a talaq except—
(a)
where the marriage has been registered or is deemed to be registered under this Ordinance; or
(b)
where the marriage was solemnized in accordance with
Islamic Law; and
(c)
where the residence of either of the parties to the marriage at the time when the application is presented is in the
State.
Change of religion