Chandar Singh (right), 18, and his bride Asha, 14, sit in a temple during their marriage ceremony in Rajgarh district,about 155km northeast of central Indian city of Bhopal in this May 11, 2005 file photo. - Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR: A PAS lawmaker has defended child marriages, saying curbing it will only encourage pre-marital sex among minors.
Nik Mazian Nik Mohamad (PAS-Pasir Puteh) said teenagers below 16 already have sexual urges.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
