widow

"widow" or "widower" means the surviving spouse of a deceased officer whose marriage is recognized in Malaysia as a valid marriage under any written law, religion, custom or usage.
PU(A) 176/1980 - PENSIONS REGULATIONS, 1980
2. Interpretation.

widow

"widow" means a woman whose husband has died;
ACT 303 - ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1984
2. Interpretation.