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June 29, 2011

AP: Malaysia state mulls rewarding good polygamous men

by Eileen Ng
The Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian state governed by a conservative Islamic party plans to reward "good" Muslim men who declare their polygamous marriages and are able to take proper care of their multiple households, an official said Wednesday.

Muslim men in mainly Muslim Malaysia can have up to four wives at one time but must fulfill various requirements, including obtaining consent from existing spouses and from the state religious department.

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