Malaysia legislation
Section 8A
Section 8A
Protector to be temporary guardian of abandoned infant
(a)
has been abandoned by his parent or guardian; or
(b)
has no parent or guardian, and no other suitable person is willing and able to care for him, the Court—
(aa) shall appoint a Protector to be a temporary guardian of the infant’s person and property or either of them until such time as a guardian of the infant’s person and property can be appointed;
(bb) shall determine the extent of the powers and duties of the
Protector as a temporary guardian in relation to the infant’s person and property; and
(cc)
may impose such other terms and conditions as, having regard to the welfare of the infant, the Court thinks fit.
(2)
Subsection (1) shall apply whether or not an infant is placed—
(a)
in a place of safety; or
(b)
in the care, custody and control of a foster parent, pursuant to any law relating to the care and protection of an infant.
(3)
Section 4 shall not apply to a temporary guardian appointed under this section.
Variation of power of guardian of property