KUALA LUMPUR — The majority of young Muslims in Malaysia reject polygamy, a survey has found, even though many of their other attitudes are conservative. via Most Malaysian youths ‘reject polygamy’: poll / AFP
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‘Reward only for good polygamous hubbies’
KOTA BARU, Malaysia – The state-proposed incentive for local men who declare their polygamous status is expected to be implemented next year. State executive councillor Wan Ubaidah Omar, who is in charge of the plan, said details of the incentives were being worked out under her committee for women, family and health development. via “Reward [...]
The more the merrier for men but not the wives
Men in polygamous unions are happier than their wives, according to a quantitative survey on polygamy among Muslims. … and the least happy are the first wives. via The more the merrier for men but not the wives.
The Canadian Press: Malaysia lawmaker escapes jail term for illegal polygamy after Islamic court lowers penalty
A prominent Malaysian lawmaker escaped being jailed for unlawfully entering a polygamous marriage after an Islamic court Wednesday decided the penalty was too severe and allowed him to pay a fine instead. via The Canadian Press: Malaysia lawmaker escapes jail term for illegal polygamy after Islamic court lowers penalty.
Polygamy makes for unhappy families: Malaysian study
Men in polygamous relationships find it difficult to meet the needs of all their wives and children, and the result is unhappy and cash-strapped families, according to a landmark Malaysian study. via AFP: Polygamy makes for unhappy families: Malaysian study.
