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Only half of Malaysian women say they can refuse sex with spouse or partner, survey finds
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (912+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 "Only about half of the Malaysian women in a nationwide survey said they could decide to refuse to have sex with their spouse or partner, while others said they could not say "no" due to reasons such…...
Singapore couples are saying "I do" to smaller weddings " and "no thanks" to S$100, 000 price tags
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (401+ words) SINGAPORE, June 25 " Singapore couples are increasingly saying "I do" to intimate celebrations " and "no thanks" to six-figure wedding bills " as rising living costs prompt many newlyweds to prioritise homes, holidays and starting a family over lavish banquets. One couple even…...
Why Muslim marriages break down in Malaysia: Here's what SIS Forum's 10-year data shows
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (813+ words) ARA DAMANSARA, June 18 " The top three reasons why Muslim couples" marriages broke down in Malaysia over the past 10 years were communication problems, domestic violence and infidelity, a 10-year report by Muslim advocacy group SIS Forum (Malaysia) has shown. Based on…...
'Happiest day of our lives': Gazans hold mass wedding among ruins
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (26+ words) GAZA CITY, May 16 " Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, the white fabric intricately embroidered in a rainbow of colours, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as. .....
Secret Batam marriage lands Indonesian maid, married Singaporean in jail for bigamy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) SINGAPORE, May 6 " An Indonesian domestic helper who entered into a secret marriage with a married Singaporean man in Batam has been sentenced to two months" jail for abetting bigamy. Komariah, 50, sought the illegal union to qualify for a housing loan…...
When love comes with a financial plan " Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri and Mohamed Hadi Abd Hamid
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1010+ words) APRIL 3 " Syed Saddiq's decision to include Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad and Tabung Haji savings for Bella Astillah, alongside National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) contributions for her two children, gave his recent engagement a significance that went beyond ceremony and into…...
Kelantan eases process to verify marriages conducted in Thailand
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (323+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 " The Kelantan government has simplified the process of verifying and registering marriages conducted in Thailand involving state residents to help safeguard the future of children from such unions, particularly in terms of education and official documentation. State…...
Malaysian Bar urges family law reforms as divorces rise, calls to shift away from courtroom battles
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (296+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 " The Malaysian Bar has proposed several reforms to strengthen family units, following concern over the latest rise in divorce statistics, calling for collaborative resolution and early intervention support. In a statement, Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul…...
Religious affairs minister: Divorce not a shortcut, couples should seek Syariah-based counselling first
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (283+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Dec 20 " Divorce should not be seen as a shortcut, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs)Zulkifli Hasan, urging couples in marital crisis to seek help through authorised professional channels. He said the government regards marriage in…...
Joy will rise again: Mass wedding brings hope to war-scarred Gaza
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (431+ words) KHAN YUNIS, Dec 5 " The couples walked hand in hand, the brides in traditional embroidered Palestinian white and red dresses adorned with red ribbons, the grooms walked beside them in black suits and ties. But the backdrop told a different story:…...