Non-Muslim Wife Maintenance in Malaysia: A Right or Privilege in the 21st Century?
Sridevi Thambapillay
Abstract:More than six decades have passed since Malaysia achieved her independence. Our nation has witnessed tremendous developments in various fields. However, the same cannot be said for certain vulnerable groups, one of them being women. It cannot be denied that women in the 21 st century are far more advanced when compared to their predecessors. Nevertheless, where it concerns their legal rights, their plight is deplorable in certain situations. Malaysia has signed and ratified the Convention on The Elimination Ag… Show more
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