Rules, regulation and procedures relating to the adoption of a child in Sabah and Sarawak are different from those applicable in Peninsular Malaysia. We hereby quote the explanation from https://www.malaysia.gov.my/portal/content/30270
You may still apply if you are married for less than 5 years. However, under those specific circumstances, we will only consider your application if you provide us with a
You would like to adopt an infant (less than 2 years old): You are under 45 years old Married for at least 5 years and childless and/or married for less
Couples with children and those who are above 45 years old are encouraged to adopt older children. Priority to adopt a baby is given to couples who are childless and
Yes, however priority to adopt a baby is given to Potential Adoptive Parents (PAP) who are married for at least 5 years and childless. A single man or woman is
As a rule, we only do adoptions for Malaysians and those who reside in Malaysia. This is because international adoption requests for a lot of documentation and screening processes. Furthermore,
