Deputy minister Marhamah Rosli advises Muslim couples to seek counselling from Jakim and state religious departments, not unregulated divorce coaches
KUALA LUMPUR: Muslim couples facing marital disputes should seek help from official religious authorities, not unregulated “divorce coaches”.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli said all matters relating to Muslim marriage and divorce must be handled by a legitimate authority.
She advised couples to consult the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and State Islamic Religious Departments (JAIN) for counselling and mediation.
“Jakin and JAIN have provided a platform for counselling services and family mediation based on the Syariah approach to help couples identify the causes of conflict, improve communication, and reach a fair solution,” she said in Parliament.
Marhamah was responding to a question about a viral “divorce coach” service linked to a celebrity couple’s recent separation.
She stated that Jakim views such services seriously, as they contradict Syariah law and can harm marital relationships.
The Federal Territories Mufti’s Office has also stated that misleading terms like “divorce coach” need regulation to prevent public misunderstanding.
