Validity of overseas marriage in Malaysia
Jan 17th 2019, 12:56 pm
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Re: Validity of overseas marriage in Malaysia
Aar2, in the end I converted. Our marriage in the mosque is of course recognised in Malaysia but we’re going to have a civil ceremony under British law in Gibraltar to ensure that there are no difficulties with inheritance.
Of course if you were born Muslim and I assume you are Malay, then you are still Muslim in the eyes of the religious and unless you married your husband under shariah law, the attitude of Malaysia would be that you’re not actually married!
I wish you well...
c
Of course if you were born Muslim and I assume you are Malay, then you are still Muslim in the eyes of the religious and unless you married your husband under shariah law, the attitude of Malaysia would be that you’re not actually married!
I wish you well...
c
Jan 17th 2019, 1:25 pm
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Re: Validity of overseas marriage in Malaysia
ChrisC thanks so much for the quick reply. Congrats on the marriage and really great that you found a way through it that you are ok with. I am of mixed race but yes born muslim in malaysia, so automatically that is on my identity card. Been living abroad (UK, US and europe) for more than 20 years so I don't intend to return home. I am agnostic, so the last thing would be to expect my partners to convert. We had married in europe, where we live, but my husband gets a bit nervous about returning home and staying together there for visits. Although my parents and extended family are ok with it, he still fears being found out and the repercussions of it. It does sound pretty severe for a freedom loving westerner! It seems though there is no other way out and for now, till the end of my days, we will never be considered married when in Malaysia I suppose..A
Jan 17th 2019, 1:28 pm
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Re: Validity of overseas marriage in Malaysia
I think if you stayed in the more cosmopolitan areas of Malaysia you’d have no problems. Only in the kampung would people stick their noses into your business. I converted purely to protect my then girlfriend from being denounced by some busybody.
Good luck and much happiness to you and your husband.
Good luck and much happiness to you and your husband.
Jan 17th 2019, 1:48 pm
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Re: Validity of overseas marriage in Malaysia
ChrisC Thanks! Will keep that in mind 
Mar 6th 2019, 7:54 am
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Re: Validity of overseas marriage in Malaysia
ChrisC thanks so much for the quick reply. Congrats on the marriage and really great that you found a way through it that you are ok with. I am of mixed race but yes born muslim in malaysia, so automatically that is on my identity card. Been living abroad (UK, US and europe) for more than 20 years so I don't intend to return home. I am agnostic, so the last thing would be to expect my partners to convert. We had married in europe, where we live, but my husband gets a bit nervous about returning home and staying together there for visits. Although my parents and extended family are ok with it, he still fears being found out and the repercussions of it. It does sound pretty severe for a freedom loving westerner! It seems though there is no other way out and for now, till the end of my days, we will never be considered married when in Malaysia I suppose..A
