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Malaysia · Traditions · Hard
What is the name of the initial, informal stage of a traditional Malay wedding where the groom's family discreetly enquires whether a woman is available for marriage, before any formal engagement proceedings begin?
Answer: Merisik — Merisik (literally 'to investigate' or 'to spy') is conducted by senior female relatives of the prospective groom who visit the woman's family with symbolic gifts; a positive response leads to the formal proposal (meminang).
- A Bertunang
- B Meminang
- C Bersanding
- D Merisik ✓
Merisik (literally 'to investigate' or 'to spy') is conducted by senior female relatives of the prospective groom who visit the woman's family with symbolic gifts; a positive response leads to the formal proposal (meminang).