![Malaysia's diplomat attends wedding reception of Joko Widodo's son Malaysia's diplomat attends wedding reception of Joko Widodo's son](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670811729_jokowidodo.jpg)
Malaysia's diplomat attends wedding reception of Joko Widodo's son
The solemnisation of the marriage ceremony of Widodo's third and youngest son, Kaesang, with his bride Erina Sofia was held in Sleman.
Mon Dec 12 2022
KiniNews: Interstate travel for 'nikah' to be allowed
Interstate travel for solemnisation ceremony purposes will now be allowed under the conditional Movement Control Order.
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said wedding photographers and the filming industry will also be allowed to operate, with the latter given a starting date on June 10.
For interstate travel for solemnisation ceremony, all parties involved have to obtain a permit from the police and not more than 20 people are allowed to be involved.
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said wedding photographers and the filming industry will also be allowed to operate, with the latter given a starting date on June 10.
For interstate travel for solemnisation ceremony, all parties involved have to obtain a permit from the police and not more than 20 people are allowed to be involved.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Couples required to undergo COVID screening before marriage solemnisation in Penang Couples required to undergo COVID screening before marriage solemnisation in Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41625036693_nikahkahwinkawin.jpg)
Couples required to undergo COVID screening before marriage solemnisation in Penang
Couples planning to tie the knot in Penang are required to undergo COVID-19 screening prior to their marriage solemnisation.
Thu Sep 23 2021
![Marriage solemnisation ceremony in Sarawak: Only eight persons allowed to be present Marriage solemnisation ceremony in Sarawak: Only eight persons allowed to be present](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81625036433_nikahkahwinkawin.jpg)
Marriage solemnisation ceremony in Sarawak: Only eight persons allowed to be present
According to the Sarawak Islamic Council, the number of attendees also depends on the capacity of the space.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![JAIS postpones marriage solemnisation ceremonies until June 30 JAIS postpones marriage solemnisation ceremonies until June 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622198839_NikahGeneric.jpg)
JAIS postpones marriage solemnisation ceremonies until June 30
JAIS said the matter was decided upon consent from the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![All social events including weddings, engagements, reunions allowed - Ismail Sabri All social events including weddings, engagements, reunions allowed - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614682066_MALAYWEDDING.jpg)
All social events including weddings, engagements, reunions allowed - Ismail Sabri
All social events including weddings, engagements, solemnisation of marriage and anniversary celebrations are allowed in the Conditional Movement Control Command (CMCO) and Recovery MCO (RMCO) areas.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![Kelantan agrees to allow 20 people at marriage solemnisation ceremony Kelantan agrees to allow 20 people at marriage solemnisation ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610705922_NikahGeneric.jpg)
Kelantan agrees to allow 20 people at marriage solemnisation ceremony
The decision would have to be referred to the State Islamic Religious Department before it could be implemented.
Mon Feb 15 2021
![Solemnisation ceremony allowed in Federal Territories from today - JAWI Solemnisation ceremony allowed in Federal Territories from today - JAWI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610705922_NikahGeneric.jpg)
Solemnisation ceremony allowed in Federal Territories from today - JAWI
The marriage official and two witnesses must also be from JAWI and the mosque where the ceremony is held.
Mon Feb 08 2021
![MCO: Friday, obligatory prayers at mosques, surau suspended, marriage solemnisation through video conferencing - JAIS MCO: Friday, obligatory prayers at mosques, surau suspended, marriage solemnisation through video conferencing - JAIS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605619543_solatsolatjenazah.jpg)
MCO: Friday, obligatory prayers at mosques, surau suspended, marriage solemnisation through video conferencing - JAIS
Friday prayer and the congregational obligatory prayers at mosques and surau in Selangor will be suspended during Movement Control Order.
Wed Jan 13 2021
![Frontliners tie the knot amidst CMCO Frontliners tie the knot amidst CMCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607214248_TBSEMPORNAFRONTLIN.jpg)
Frontliners tie the knot amidst CMCO
Policewoman Hamisa Uggak, from Sabah, and her military husband Hasmizat Abu Hassan, from Kedah, finally tied the knot at the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department, Semporna office on Friday.
Sat Dec 05 2020
![Non-muslim marriage ceremonies now allowed, with strict SOPs - Ismail Sabri Non-muslim marriage ceremonies now allowed, with strict SOPs - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81590076475_tempatibadat.jpg)
Non-muslim marriage ceremonies now allowed, with strict SOPs - Ismail Sabri
Marriage solemnisation ceremonies for non-Muslims are now allowed but all set standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be strictly followed.
Sun Jun 21 2020
![RMCO: Selangor allows physical solemnisations starting Monday RMCO: Selangor allows physical solemnisations starting Monday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587876492_NikahGeneric.jpg)
RMCO: Selangor allows physical solemnisations starting Monday
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has decided to allow physical solemnisations to be held in the state with certain conditions, effective Monday (June 22).
Thu Jun 18 2020
![CMCO: Interstate travel allowed for marriage solemnisation CMCO: Interstate travel allowed for marriage solemnisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/71562838120_MarriageRing.jpg)
CMCO: Interstate travel allowed for marriage solemnisation
Many are seeking permission to travel interstate for marriage solemnisation purposes.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![CMCO: Johor allows Friday, Aidilfitri prayers at mosques CMCO: Johor allows Friday, Aidilfitri prayers at mosques](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/41568384941_TosrinJarvanthi.jpg)
CMCO: Johor allows Friday, Aidilfitri prayers at mosques
The Johor government has allowed the Friday and Aidilfitri prayers as well as the 'akad nikah' (marriage solemnisation) ceremonies to be held during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) perio
Wed May 13 2020
![Greenlight for 952 Kedah couples to marry during MCO Greenlight for 952 Kedah couples to marry during MCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71569038802_MUKHRIZ.jpg)
Greenlight for 952 Kedah couples to marry during MCO
Mukhriz said only marriage solemnisation (akad nikah) were allowed and no other ceremony could be held.
Wed Apr 22 2020