Malaysia legislation
Section 55
Section 55
Registration of divorces outside the Court
(2)
The Court shall hold an inquiry to ascertain whether the talaq that was pronounced is valid according to Islamic Law.
(3)
If the Court is satisfied that the talaq that was pronounced is valid according to Islamic Law, the Court shall, subject to section 128—
(a)
make an order approving the divorce by talaq;
(b)
record the divorce; and
(c)
send a copy of the record to the appropriate Registrar and to the Chief Registrar for registration.
Mut’ah or consolatory gift to woman divorced without just cause