CORONAVIRUS | The Pahang government has decided to allow marriage solemnisation ceremonies that have been postponed due to the movement control order (MCO) to be held, but with conditions.

Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the persons concerned are however required to apply online here and the District Islamic Religious Office (Paid) will reply on the time of the solemnisation by email.

“The application will take up to seven days to process and the applicant will be notified by email to determine the date and time of the event," he said in a press statement issued here today.

Prior to that, he said Paid would check with the District Health Office to confirm that those attending the event are not from the list of patients under investigation or patients under surveillance (for Covid-19) as they are prohibited from attending the event.

“Priority will be given to couples who have obtained permission to marry from Paid and the marriage solemnisation ceremony can only be held at Paid or a place where the district kadi finds suitable,” he added.

Wan Rosdy said not more than eight people would be allowed to attend the ceremony, including the kadi, two witnesses, the couple and the “wali”.

The time taken for the ceremony should not be more than 20 minutes and no customary ceremony is allowed, he said, adding that those present are required to observe the stipulated health safety measures, such as wearing a face mask, no fever and observe social distancing.

“The kadi or his representative has the right to postpone the ceremony if there is any breach of the regulations,” he added.

The Pahang Islamic Religious Department had earlier ruled for marriage solemnisation that has been planned to be held during MCO, which has been extended until May 12, to be postponed.

- Bernama

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