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Results for Topics : "Marriage"
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Improving Marriage Tribunal Framework and Practices
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/07/2026
Abstract: This study looks at the effectiveness of the Marriage Tribunal system for non-Muslim couples in Malaysia and suggests an evidence-based framework to improve its mediation practices. Although the tribunal operates as a mandatory pre-divorce reconciliation mechanism, concerns have been raised about procedural efficiency, professional capacity, and overall effectiveness in the reconciliation process. The study proposes a four-pillar framework consisting of structure, process, practitioners, and performance, along with an Integrated Tribunal Model that introduces a structured, triage-based approach to mediation. This model combines systematic assessment, tailored intervention pathways, and output-based evaluations. Overall, the findings show that while the Marriage Tribunal system has a strong institutional foundation, targeted reforms are needed to enhance its effectiveness, consistency, and responsiveness to the complex psychosocial dynamics of marital conflict.
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Improving the Marriage Tribunal Process for the Urban Non-Muslim Using Qualitative Research
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/07/2026
Abstract: This study was conducted to suggest improvements to the Marriage Tribunal process for non-Muslim couples living in urban areas, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, through collaboration between LPPKN and the National Registration Department. The study's findings show that the Marriage Tribunal process has quick appointment scheduling, reasonable service costs, professional staff, and follow-up support. However, the Tribunal process faces challenges and constraints such as a lack of clear procedures, high emotional stress among petitioners and respondents, language and communication barriers, and short session durations. The study results indicate that improvements to the Marriage Tribunal process need to be implemented, including providing clearer guidelines at all stages—before, during, and after the tribunal process, digitizing administrative and management processes, continuous training, mental health support for officers involved in proceedings, as well as strengthening counseling, legal, and referral support for couples.
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Impak Psikososial Fenomena Office Husband/Wife dalam konteks Komuniti Rapat (Close-Knit Community): Satu Kajian Terhadap Wanita di Perlis
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
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Year: 00/07/2026
Abstract: The qualitative data of this study was extracted from reflective journals of three respondents to understand their experiences, emotions, and narrative expressions. Modern lifestyles that blur the boundaries between career and personal life allow work demands to intrude into domestic space and threaten marital harmony. Manipulation and gaslighting tactics constitute emotional abuse that is deliberately chosen and systematically planned, where the normalization of lying within this family unit reflects a critical deficit in moral integrity. The socio-cultural ecosystem and societal stigma of a 'close-knit community' place moral burdens, such as family shame, relationships with relatives and neighbors, or the wife's duty to maintain the household, which worsens the trauma of betrayal and forces them to stay in toxic marriages. The micro impact of emotional infidelity (Office husband/wife) and the trauma of betrayal is no longer just a personal conflict or an isolated marital crisis. The macro impact of seeing the collapse of family institutions due to this emotional manipulation calls for structured public policy interventions to prevent the overall social fabric of society from breaking down.
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Intention to limit childbearing among working women
Item Type: Scientific Poster
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Year: 00/11/2013
Abstract: Malaysia's population growth the rate has dropped from 2.6 percent in 2000 to 1.9 percent in 2010. This declining trends has been in evidence since 1970. Fertility is one of the major indicator and determinant of demographic change. Fertility, expressed as total fertility rate (TFR), in Malaysia decreased from 4.9 in 1970 to 2.3 in 2010. However, in 2011, the TFR has reached replacement level (2.1). Changes in socio-economic status, education and participation of women in the labour force, increasing age at first marriage, practice of family planning and urbanization are among factors that affect women's fertility pattern.
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