KUALA LUMPUR: The Shariah courts have received an average of 121 divorce applications daily from Muslim couples nationwide.
Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) told the Dewan Rakyat today that on an average, five divorce applications were being filed by Muslim couples nationwide in just one hour.
As for non-Muslim couples, Mas Ermieyati said an average of 18 divorce applications were recorded in a day throughout the country.
"While we are talking in this House, there are those out there filing for divorce. This is the current situation.
"We are concerned about this, which is why there are plenty of support systems being provided (to them).
"Many ministries are also playing their parts in providing psychological and social support to the couples to help them continue with their lives in facing future challenges especially on Covid-19 related matters," she said.
Mas Ermieyati said this in response to Noor Amin Ahmad (PH-Kangar) who asked on the support provided to couples after divorce.