Johor sees rise in divorce applications among Muslims


ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has recorded an increase in divorce applications filed by Muslim couples in the Syariah Court statewide over six years from 2019 to the end of 2024.

State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid (pic) said the total number of divorce applications rose from 6,844 cases in 2019 to 7,306 cases last year.

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