Entry #338: Same-sex adoption in Malaysia

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RegionMalaysia
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusSingle only
Start Date1826
End Date(none)
DescriptionDate reflects beginning of British colonization of Malaysia. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia.
Sourceshttp://ilga.org/ilga/en/countries/MALAYSIA/Law


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edited by Muhammadaji2022

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ValueLegalSingle only

created by bradcoffey106

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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start Date1826
End Date(none)
DescriptionDate reflects beginning of British colonization of Malaysia. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia.
Sourceshttp://ilga.org/ilga/en/countries/MALAYSIA/Law
Reports (3)
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "Adoption is only available for married heterosexual couples."
  • Status is not correct "Same sex couples are forbidden from adopting whether regardless if they're married or not (same sex marriage is banned)"