Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976
Akta Membaharui Undang-Undang (Perkahwinan dan Perceraian) 1976
Provides for monogamous marriages and the solemnization and registration of such marriages; to amend and consolidate the law relating to divorce; and provides for matters incidental thereto.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 73 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 82 pages
Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 164 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Family, children & welfare |
| Year | 1976 |
| Official “last updated” | 15 December 2018 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to provide for monogamous marriages and the solemnization and registration of such marriages; to amend and consolidate the law relating to divorce; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 15 December 2018 | 82 | 80acbb75431e | PDF 0.8 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 15 December 2018 | 73 | 6d06622678a2 | PDF 0.7 MB |
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Official source
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- Official text (Bahasa Melayu) ↗
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