Man who married 11-year-old let off with RM1,800 fine


KOTA BARU: The Gua Musang syariah court let off the man who married an 11-year-old girl with a mere RM1,800 fine.

Judge Mohd Surbaineey Hussain imposed the fine after the 41-year-old accused pleaded guilty to marrying a minor without prior consent from the syariah court and for engaging in polygamy without permission from his spouse.

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