Unmarried fathers not meeting their alimony obligations will result in single mothers receiving financial aid
In a significant move aimed at supporting divorced Muslim women in Sarawak, the government has announced plans to implement an advance alimony payment system. The implementation is set to take place next month, as confirmed by Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman, the assistant minister in the Sarawak Chief Minister's office (Islamic Affairs).
The advance payments will be provided to women whose ex-husbands fail to provide alimony in the short or long term. The funds will come from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) and the Federal government. The exact amount of the deposit will be discussed and will depend on the women's background, including their financial status.
Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman clarified that the advance payments are considered loans that must be repaid by the ex-husbands. If the husband cannot be found for a long period of time, the payments will be given continuously. It is worth noting that no interest will be charged for these loans.
The Shariah Court judge will decide on such payments to wives as a means of easing their burden when faced with situations where their husbands divorce them but fail to provide alimony. This move is in response to the pending Malay couple divorce cases in the state, with among the factors being the failure of the husband to appear in the Syariah court and some husbands being untraceable.
For precise, updated information specific to Sarawak, including the exact repayment conditions, eligibility, and funding sources, it is advisable to consult the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jabatan Agama Islam Sarawak), local family law courts handling Syariah law cases, and official government welfare programs or grants aimed at supporting divorced Muslim women.
Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman made these statements after handing out funds from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) to recipients in Kuching. It is noteworthy that he did not repeat his earlier statements about the advance payment being a loan that must be repaid by the ex-husbands and the implementation of the advance payment next month.
Despite the advancement in alimony practices, it is essential to remember that the specifics of eligibility and repayment terms may vary. It is always advisable to consult official sources or legal experts in Sarawak Muslim family law for authoritative, detailed guidance.
In the process of addressing financial hardships faced by divorced Muslim women, funds from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) and the Federal government will be used for advance alimony payments. These payments, considered loans, will be repaid by the ex-husbands and will depend on the women's financial status.
