PETALING JAYA: Starting today, only a maximum of 10 people can be present at akad nikah (solemnisation) ceremonies in Selangor, which can only take 20 minutes at most from start to finish.
There will also be no shaking hands between the groom and the wali (guardian of the bride) or with the marriage registrar. Receptions are also off-limits during this period. These were among the new regulations outlined by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) effective from March 18 to April 17 to curb the spread of Covid-19.
