Malaysia legislation
Section 10
Section 10
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1)—
(a)
in relation to the appointment of a guardian, the Estate
Distribution Officer shall have regard to any personal law or custom affecting the minor or person of unsound mind;
and
(b)
in relation to the appointment of a next friend, the Estate
Distribution Officer shall have regard to any personal law or custom, and any circumstances or medical reason rendering a patient unable to represent himself.
(3)
The next friend appointed under this section shall assist the patient in any matter relating to proceedings for the distribution of the estate so far as not detrimental to the interest of the patient.
20 Laws of Malaysia ACT 98
Place of hearing of petition for distribution