A group of women's organisations has called for amendment of Section 51 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976, saying that it discriminates against women whose husbands convert to Islam.

In tandem with this, the group - spearheaded by the All Women's Action Society of Malaysia (Awam) - has launched a public awareness campaign to discuss related issues.

Section 51 states that, within three months of the conversion of a spouse to Islam, the non-converting spouse has the option to petition for a divorce, following which the marriage is considered by Syariah law to be annulled.

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