Adoption Law

In Malaysia, the adoption of a child is a formal legal process regulated by law. Its purpose is to establish the child as the lawful child of the adoptive parents, while ensuring that the child enjoys full legal protection, family status, and rights. Adoption may be carried out either through the courts or through the National Registration Department (NRD). In practice, court adoption is generally faster and procedurally more efficient, making it the preferred option for many adoptive parents.