Malaysia legislation

Section 94

of Islamic Family Law Ordinance, 2001

Section 94

(2)

In considering what will be for the welfare of the minor, the Court shall have regard to the age and sex of the minor, the character and the capacity of the proposed guardian and his nearness of relationship to the minor, the wishes, if any, of the deceased parents; and any existing or previous relations of the proposed guardian with the minor or his property, and where the minor is old enough to form an intelligent preference, the Court may consider that preference.

Appointment of mother as testamentary guardian

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