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Malaysian state's teen wedding cash handout plan sparks child marriage concerns

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A proposal by the Malaysian state of Perak to offer cash handouts to newlyweds as young as 15 has sparked significant criticism from rights groups. These organizations argue that the initiative, intended to alleviate financial burdens, could inadvertently endorse child marriage. The proposal, which would provide a one-off payment to first-time couples aged 15 to 35 who meet residency requirements, was unanimously approved by the Perak Youth Assembly and is being considered for the 2027 budget. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysian state’s cash handouts for teen weddings triggers backlash

    A proposal in Malaysia’s Perak state to pay young people 500 ringgit (US$124) for marrying for the first time has triggered a backlash after officials confirmed the scheme could apply to children as young as 15. Critics say extending the state-funded benefit to minors risks legit…

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