Marriage

The law reform in Malaysia came into place on 1st march 1982, which only recognizes registered civil marriages, is set to non-Muslims.
1. Marriage prior or after implementation of the law
All customary and cultural marriages done under Hindu and Chinese rites legal (Secion4 LRA).Those done later are legal if only registered.
2. Requirements for marriage (Section 12)
For the groom for marriage are, 18 -21 parents should be consent but higher than that no need. The bride should have consent from the Chief Minister if she is 16-18, 18-21 her parents should have consent but if older, no need.
(Section 37 LRA)Both parties should be willing. Consent should come from the father, mother or the legal guardian. If none of the above is willing to give consent, the affected party should apply to court to get consent. Anyone who violates section 12 would be guilty and liable to conviction and imprisonment up to 3years or a fine not exceeding RM3, 000 or both.

3. Prohibited marriages
One cannot marry a relative or a person whom one has adopted or by whom one has been adopted but a Hindu may marry his niece or her uncle. Where one party went through a religious or customary ceremony before or after the implementation of the law is valid.
4. Procedure for marriage
For a marriage solemnized by the registration department, one should get a notice from the department and sign it then submit to the registrars. Publish the notice by posting a copy to the registrar’s office.
After a 21 day expiry and payment of the fee on is issued with the certificate. The marriage should take place in 6 months.
One with a valid reason can object to the marriage
Marriage outside Malaysia can be solemnized at the Embassy or High Commission upon production of marriage certificate from the country of marriage