Help for native women


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 22 Apr 2003

KUCHING: Sarawak will tighten laws to make husbands in broken native customary marriages pay for the maintenance of their wife and children who are minors through the proposed Native Customary Marriages (Maintenance) Bill. 

Under the bill, which would be tabled at the State Assembly next week, a first-class magistrate would be empowered to make an order regarding the maintenance payment. 

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Rally against 'illegal' temples still on, says controversial preacher
For Sakinah, distance makes marriage stronger
Finding joy in simpler celebrations
Toll discounts, price caps for CNY
Two words reinstated in Act
Fine print needs to pass real test, say policy experts
Online joke ends in homework avalanche for six-year-old
India PM’s visit to further boost bilateral relations
Perak official urges public caution as dry spell drags on
Teen claims he doesn’t know seriousness of sexual offences

Others Also Read