She said this was because some people convert to Islam and then think they can abandon their non-Muslim family.
“Yes, he’s Muslim, but should he leave his (non-Muslim) family hanging just like that? I am not married, but even I am angry with this issue.
“You get married, then you convert and then and you run away from your responsibilities… don’t want to pay alimony after converting. Islam is a responsible religion,” Azalina said, according to the daily.
The LRA was passed through a voice vote at 12.50am (today) after heated exchanges between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan MPs.
Azalina said the amended law urges those who convert to Islam to face the civil courts if they want to dissolve their marriage.
“They should be jantan (man) to face it. Enter the civil court, and if you’re a man, then divorce according to the procedures,” she said.
Under the amended act, a Muslim convert whose civil marriage is not dissolved will have the same right as his or her non-Muslim spouse to file for divorce in a civil court.
Azalina also argued that the amendments do not deny or undermine the jurisdiction of Shariah courts as argued by several PAS MPs.
“I understand what you’re saying about the existence of the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territory) Act 1984.
“Everyone knows that, but this is to give them the space to file a petition. So (the convert) has a choice to solve the problem,” Azalina was quoted as saying by theSun.
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