Measures to Curb Polygamy Scams in Malaysia: A Legal Perspective

The law relating to polygamy is practically weak due the lightly punishment imposed, re-registration in Court allowed if marriage legal. This makes society more vulnerable and affected without permission unknowingly fall into scams. Polygamy scams are becoming increasing prevalent Malaysia even though this phenomenon has existed for a long time. form of cannot be validated courts do not grant permission, procedures adhered or there an element manipulation. scheme occurs several factors, including role certain individuals, syndicate, legislation. Therefore, qualitative study used case approach explain concept scam examine proactive measures aimed at curbing from legal perspective. Data were collected using content analysis interview methods. data analyzed on thematic descriptive method. Findings indicate that matrimonial offense liable prosecution Syariah Courts. It was also found need standardization, empowerment, enforcement federal state levels. Several initiatives suggested, such as appropriate imposed masterminds behind scams, complaints should filed whenever arises number awareness programs eradicating activities altogether. implication governments stakeholders play important enforcing laws polygamous offences activities.