Yes, a foreign citizen residing in Peninsular Malaysia may apply to adopt a child in Malaysia, subject to certain requirements set by OrphanCare (OC).
Key conditions include :
The applicant must hold Permanent Resident (PR) status or a valid spouse visa; and The applicant must be married to a Malaysian citizen.
All applications are subject to further assessment by OrphanCare and the relevant authorities, and must comply with applicable laws and guildlines.