Why Muslim marriages break down in Malaysia: Here’s what SIS Forum’s 10-year data shows (opens original article in a new tab)

A 10-year report by SIS Forum found communication problems, domestic violence, and infidelity were the top causes of Muslim marriage breakdowns in Malaysia, with 56.6% of cases involving these issues from 2016 to 2025.

• Communication problems, domestic violence, and infidelity accounted for 56.6% of Muslim marriage breakdowns in Malaysia from 2016 to 2025.
• 90% of Telenisa clients were women, with 92.9% of cases involving marriages lasting over one year.
• SIS Forum recommends integrating financial literacy and Syariah rights modules into pre- and post-marriage courses.