Malaysia legislation
Section 81
Section 81
(1)
If a woman neglects or refuses to maintain her illegitimate child who is unable to maintain himself or herself, other than a child born as a result of rape, the Court, upon proof thereof, may order the woman to make such monthly allowance as the Court thinks reasonable.
(2)
A monthly allowance under this section shall be payable from the date of commencement of the neglect or refusal to maintain or from such later date as may be specified in the order.