Malaysia legislation

Section 23

of Adoption Ordinance 1960

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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