Malaysia TOP 100 Divorce Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-PART 5
Q12 & Q14
Question 12:
🔹 If either my spouse or I am unable to attend court, can we still proceed with the divorce application?
🔸 Yes. The party who is unable to attend may instruct the lawyer to prepare the necessary documents to apply to the Court for an exemption from attending the hearing. The documents must be signed before a Commissioner for Oaths and then filed with the Court by the lawyer.
Question 14:
🔹 If either my spouse or I is a foreigner and does not understand Bahasa Malaysia, can we still apply for a divorce?
🔸 Yes. You should inform your lawyer in advance that one party does not understand Bahasa Malaysia. The relevant documents, together with a licensed interpreter, must be brought before a Commissioner for Oaths. The interpreter will translate the contents of the documents for the party before the documents are signed.






















