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September 12, 2025Journal of Human Rights Culture and Legal SystemOpen Access

Unregistered Marriages in Sabah: Indonesian Migrant Workers at the Crossroads of Faith, Law, and Livelihood

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AWAhmad Bunyan WahibMHMuhammad Jihadul HayatNANurulbahiah Awang

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Overview

This research examines unregistered marriages among Indonesian migrant workers, revealing legal and social complexities.

Key Points

  • Unregistered marriages among Indonesian migrant workers persist despite legal prohibitions, highlighting societal acceptance.
  • Approximately 4,000 Indonesian migrant workers practice kawin kampung as unofficial marriages in Sabah, shaping their community dynamics.
  • This research uses qualitative interviews with migrant workers to explore the interplay of faith, law, and livelihood.
  • The findings suggest that inconsistent law enforcement enables the continuation of unregistered marriages among migrants.

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Wahib et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44f7331b076d99fa569b8https://doi.org/10.53955/jhcls.v5i2.702
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