Analysis of the Regulation of Interfaith Marriage between Indonesia and Singapore

Abstract

Marriage is a physical and mental bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife, which aims to
form a family or can be called a harmonious, happy, and eternal household based on the Almighty God. However,
with the different beliefs embraced by each person, of course, it can raise several issues of whether it is permissible
to marry even though they have different religions. This is of course a significant difference between Indonesia
and other countries including Singapore. Marriage is valid if it is carried out according to each religion, and
recorded according to applicable regulations. In Indonesia, interfaith marriage is not recognized by state law and
is still a controversial issue. In Singapore, interfaith marriage is allowed with some terms and conditions and has
been more accepted by Singaporeans. This creates a difference between the legalization of interfaith marriage
between Indonesia and Singapore.