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Originally Posted by johnkhb
Please allow me to correct you a little...
In Singapore, Malay Muslims are allowed to change their religions, although it is generally frowned upon by the Muslim community. I had a Muslim friend who converted to Christianity when he was in his early 20s; while he was able to do it, his family disowned him... It is only in Malaysia that Muslims are not allowed by law to change their religion.
Likewise in Singapore, a Muslim may get married with a non-Muslim without having him or her converting to Muslim, in what is known as civil marriage. This takes place in ROM rather than ROMM (registry of Muslim marriage).
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Yes, although religiously or morally speaking singapore malay muslim are not supposed to convert himself to other religion and marry with a non-muslim, however legally he is allowed to do so at the ROM as you mentioned. But the price of sacrifice could be a little high as he will end up sever ties with his family.
However on the other hand, Malaysia is a strict muslim country. Muslims generally may not convert to another religion, although members of other religions may convert to Islam. All Malays in malaysia have identity cards with the word "ISLAM" on the card's face. The identity cards enable "religious police" to identify them.
Anyway, thanks for your sharing of info..