KUALA LUMPUR: Muslim men should marry more than one woman as this could solve the issue of Muslim women marrying late in life, suggests Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PAS-Kubang Kerian).
The PAS deputy president said many in the country still find polygamy a sensitive issue.
"It is as if we are committing a crime. If a man is capable, qualified and is fair, they must be given moral support," he said while debating the 2024 Supply Bill for the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry at the committee stage on Wednesday (Nov 22).
Without disclosing his source of information, Tuan Ibrahim said that there are more than 8.4 million single women in the country.
"I know this is not a final solution but this can address the issue of late marriages and I am sure some on the other side also support this.
"We are looking for solutions," he said, pointing at the government bloc, drawing laughter from the floor.
Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) then stood up to interject, asking Tuan Ibrahim: "Kubang Kerian, do you have one or two?," drawing more laughter.
However, Tuan Ibrahim said that he only supported this suggestion.
"If you have capabilities, needs and are capable, please go ahead.
"Although I only have one, I have three more empty spots.
"I will wait, maybe we can move together," he told Mohd Isam.
On social media, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said that the issue of getting married late is not a problem that needs solving.
"What is the use of getting married if you are not well taken care of?
"A wedding match can come at any time without knowing," she said.
