Significant drop in child marriages over 5 years, says minister

[New Straits Times] - 02/21/2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of child marriages over the past five years shows a significant downward trend, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd



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