THE Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development did not intervene in the Kelantan government’s decision to maintain its minimum marriage age for minors, according to Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Fuziah Salleh.

However, she said the state government had to abide by the law, especially on the appointment of the high court judges as the decision-maker on any marriage application.

“The assigned judges will be able, among others, to obtain information on the family’s economic status, health status of the bride and groom, as well as the marriage-related knowledge of the young couple involved.

“The judge also has the right to reject the application if the applicant does not comply with the stipulated rules,” she told the media in Kota Baru today. – Bernama, January 29, 2020.