Earlier today (9th July), Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Hannah Yeoh brought up the possibility of introducing a compatibility test for couples who plan to get married.
Speaking in Parliament in response to a question from Jelebu MP Datuk Jalaluddin Alias, the deputy minister was quoted by The Star as saying,
“We are considering whether to come out with a compatibility test for singles who are dating to see if their future partner is compatible.”
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“It was found that most couples rush into marriage without first knowing themselves or their partners well enough. That is why we are considering a compatibility test.”
Hannah Yeoh previously stated that studies show the main cause of marriage breakdowns among young couples in Malaysia was misunderstanding. She further highlighted the top three most frequently cited causes of divorce according to gender.
For women, the three main causes were;
- Misunderstanding
- Unfaithful spouse
- Irresponsible spouse
For men, the reasons were;
- Misunderstanding
- Interference by in-laws
- Infidelity
Source: 123rf
On top of that, between 2013 and 31st May 2019, 17,359 troubled marriages were due to financial issues. Meanwhile, 6,574 cases of troubled marriages were due to third-party interference, while 4,884 cases were due to emotional and physical abuse.
The deputy minister also highlighted that Selangor had the highest divorce rate for both Muslim couples (8,794) and non-Muslim couples (2,068).
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