The document discusses factors contributing to the rising number of divorces in Malaysia. It notes internal factors between couples like lack of understanding, failing to communicate effectively, and not being committed to solving problems together long-term. For Muslim couples, it suggests the high divorce rate is because the objectives of marriage according to Islamic law are not being fulfilled. Statistics show the divorce rate doubled from 0.13% in 2000 to 0.22% in 2011, and various reasons for divorces have made the rising number seemingly unpreventable.