Rising cost of living among causes of high divorce rate in Selangor, says exco member


SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was informed that the high cost of living is among the factors contributing to the high divorce rate among Muslims in the state.

State Islamic Affairs and Cultural Innovation exco Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, explained that the disparity between income growth and the rising cost of living can have various negative implications on the psychology and social well-being of couples, leading to divorces.

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