Wan Azizah: Govt monitoring marriage of 11-year-old girl


Wan Azizah after launching EduWAQF, an educational "wakaf" (Islamic endowment) initiated by AWQAF Holdings Berhad. - Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The Government is concerned about the marriage of an 11-year-old girl that has gone viral on social media.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said she has instructed the officers from the Social Welfare Department to conduct a thorough investigation.

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