Malaysia legislation

Section 79

of Majlis Ugama Islam Negeri Sabah Enactment 2004

Section 79

Capacity to convert to the religion of Islam

For the purpose of this Part, a person who is not a Muslim may convert to the religion of Islam if he is of sound mind and –

(a)

has attained the age of eighteen years; or

(b)

if he has not attained the age of eighteen years, his parent or guardian consents to his conversion.