Marriage, another Covid-19 casualty - The pandemic, financial instability, lack of family values can strain a marriage

PETALING JAYA: The pandemic has had a mixed impact on relationships, as some couples have found that spending more time together has strengthened their bond. In contrast, others realised they were incompatible and decided to part ways.

These trends are reflected in the statistics on marriages and divorces in Malaysia, with Muslim marriages increasing and divorces decreasing, while non-Muslim marriages are reducing and divorces are increasing.