Does Malaysia allow same-sex marriage? Is same-sex marriage legal in Malaysia?
No. Same-sex marriage, also referred to as gay or homosexual marriage, is invalid and has no legal effect in Malaysia.
 | Section 69 (d) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976
A marriage which takes place after the appointment date (March 1, 1982) shall be void if the parties are not respectively male and female. |  |
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Tags: marriage, wedding, same-sex marriage, homosexual, gay
| Knowledge Base ID | : | 1031 |
| Last Review | : | September 7, 2008 |
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