Malaysia legislation

Section 103

of Islamic Family Law Enactment 2004

Section 103

Where the father and the grandfather of a minor have died without appointing a testamentary guardian, any penghulu, police officer not below the rank of Sergeant, any person having the custody of the minor, or any person with the powers of a Protector under the Child

Protection Act l991 [Act 468], may cause the minor to be taken before the Court and the Court may appoint a guardian of the minor’s person and property or either of them.