Malaysia legislation
Section 3
Section 3
Court may make order for maintenance of wife and children
(2)
If any person neglects or refuses to maintain an illegitimate child of his which is unable to maintain itself, a court, upon due proof thereof, may order such person to make such monthly allowance, as to the court seems reasonable.
(3)
Such allowance shall be payable from the date of such neglect or refusal or from such later date as may be specified in the order.
Levy of amount