SHAH ALAM: The SMS way of lafaz cerai (declaring intention to divorce) is legally acceptable in Selangor but only the syariah court can determine whether the divorce is valid, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo said.
In addition, Muslims who use the short messaging service to lafaz cerai are committing an offence, he said, adding that those found guilty could be fined up to RM1,000 or jailed six months.
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