Malaysia legislation
Section 23
Section 23
(1)
From and after the commencement of this Ordinance the adoption of any person by another person in Sabah shall be regulated by this Ordinance and by no other law custom and adoptions purporting to be effected under such other law or custom shall be void ab initio.
(2)
Any person who dishonestly or with fraudulent intent, goes through a ceremony or procedure of adoption, knowing that there is not thereby any lawful adoption, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for three years.
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FIRST SCHEDULE
(Section 13)
FORM OF ENTRY IN ADOPTED CHILDREN REGISTER
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No. of entry
Date and country of birth of child
Name and surname of child
Sex of child
Name and surname, address and occupation of adopter or adopters
Date of adoption order and Court by which made
Date of entry
Signature of officer deputed by
Registrar to attest the entry
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SECOND SCHEDULE
THE STATE OF SABAH
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Registration Area
Registration Centre
CHILD
Name
Date and Time of Birth
Sex
Place of Birth
Citizenship Status
FATHER
Name
Identity Card Number
Age
Type of and Other Documents No.
Status of Residence
Religion
MOTHER
Name
Identity Card Number
Age
Type of and Other Documents No.
Status of Residence
Religion
Place of Residence
Register No.:
Date of Registration:
Register of Birth
Certificate No.:
Reference No.:
Serial No.:
It is certified that the above information is correct
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