52 marriages in Sabah solemnised 30 minutes before MCO

TAWAU: Fifty-two couples had their marriages solemnised here late on Tuesday night, just 30 minutes before the state came under a 14-day movement control order.

Tawau branch of Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department officer Kahar Sundu said the marriages were conducted by six jurunikah (marriage officials) and the entire process was completed at 11.30pm at its office here.