Good news, for all the single mamas in Kelantan, Malaysia: a state representative wants local legislators and magistrates to marry you. According to AFP, the chairwoman of the state's family and health committee thinks that dudes with good, stable jobs should up their "quota" for wives. "Quota" meaning the number of wives these stable dudes are cool with having. 

The problem that requires polygamy as a solution is that there are too many unmarried, single mothers in Kelantan, and throughout Malaysia. As you likely know, Malaysia is a largely Muslim nation (55 percent of its 28 million residents). … Read More

An eastern state in Malaysia called Terengganu is fighting back at the divorce rate—one honeymoon at a time, says Reuters. The state's department of Welfare Community Development and Women Affairs is now offering couples who are in the midst of marital crisis a free three-day vacation valued at $440 (plus a little counseling).

While the Terengganu did not release its divorce rate, it did conduct a 25-couple pilot program. Judging from the announcement of the state-wide program, officials must have deemed it a success. Perhaps those husbands and wives reclaimed the love that was once lost? Or maybe they just … Read More

Stop me if you've heard this one before. An older person from a largely Muslim nation is considering ditching a 22nd spouse in favor of a 23rd one. If you're a little confused by the gender non-specificity, there's good reason. This Malaysian marriage malcontent is a woman.

According to the AFP (via Yahoo.com), a woman from near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is starting to look for her 23rd husband as her 22nd husband prepares to leave rehab. The 107-year-old woman, Wook Kundor, fears that her seven-decades-younger partner will leave her upon exiting treatment and she'll be alone.

Though … Read More

Thank God, finally a reason to visit Malaysia. The Hilton Petaling Jaya (near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) wants to make your under-the-sea fantasies come true, Little Mermaid. They're offering a package for 60 guests (only 8 of whom will Scuba dive with the wedding party) at $50 a head for the underwater wedding of your dreams. Presumably, the 52+ guests above deck will get to watch on a closed circuit or something. So, if you're a huge Back To The Future fan, you can married with a real bit of Enchantment Under The Sea. If you don't believe how … Read More