QUOTE(AnythingK @ May 26 2025, 05:32 PM)
🔹 Legal Marriage Age for Non-Muslims in JohorMales: Must be at least 18 years old to marry.
Females:
The standard minimum age is 18 years.
However, females aged 16 or 17 may marry only with a special license granted by the Chief Minister (Menteri Besar) of Johor.
No marriage is permitted for non-Muslims under the age of 16, regardless of circumstances.
📝 Application Process for Special License (Females Aged 16–17)
Application Submission:
The couple must apply for a special marriage license using form JPN.KC01E.
This application is submitted to the National Registration Department (NRD).
Approval:
The Chief Minister of Johor reviews the application and has the discretion to grant or deny the license.
Fees:
A fee of RM10.00 is charged upon approval of the special license.
Marriage Registration:
Once the license is granted, the couple must proceed to register the marriage in accordance with the procedures set by the NRD.
🏛️ Recent Developments in Johor
As of January 2020, Johor has expressed intentions to raise the minimum marriage age to 18 for both males and females, aligning with efforts to curb child marriages.
This post has been edited by plouffle0789: May 26 2025, 05:43 PM
May 26 2025, 05:42 PM

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