Minister warns unregistered marriages risk children’s rights, complicate birth certificates, education

Malaysian Minister Zulkifli Hasan warned that unregistered marriages can have serious implications on children's rights and family welfare, making it difficult to obtain birth certificates, access education and healthcare, and handle inheritance matters. This is especially concerning for children, as unregistered marriages could complicate the process of obtaining birth certificates and expose them to difficulties in accessing education and healthcare, as well as issues relating to identity and citizenship.

The minister urged couples with outstanding marriage registration issues to approach interactive counters provided during the 2026 Federal Territories Syariah Law Literacy Programme, which is organized by the Federal Territories Syariah Prosecution Department and involves various agencies.

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