Groups welcome govt’s decision on Clause 88A


PETALING JAYA: Muslim groups have welcomed the government’s decision not to include Clause 88A in the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act (LRA).

Malaysian Syariah Lawyers Asso­ci­ation president Musa Awang said this was because the courts had the freedom to decide on the provisions of the law.

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