Amend law to resolve controversy on unilateral conversion, says Dr Wee


  • Nation
  • Friday, 05 Apr 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a need for a clear interpretation of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act in order to avoid any controversy when a parent unilaterally converts a child to Islam, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The MCA president said the issue of conversion has caused many unnecessary social problems when a parent unilaterally converted a child to fight for custody.

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