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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/my-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/my-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/my-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/my-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/my_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/my_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Petronas_Panorama_II.jpg/364px-Petronas_Panorama_II.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Petronas_Panorama_II.jpg/364px-Petronas_Panorama_II.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Kuala_Lumpur_City_View.jpg/800px-Kuala_Lumpur_City_View.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Panorma of Kuala Lumpur.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Kuala_Lumpur_City_View.jpg/800px-Kuala_Lumpur_City_View.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Panorma of Kuala Lumpur.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5294/5424699648_bb461d0754.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5294/5424699648_bb461d0754.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Lord_Muruga_Batu_Caves.jpg/448px-Lord_Muruga_Batu_Caves.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Batu Caves outside Kuaa Lumpur, Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Lord_Muruga_Batu_Caves.jpg/448px-Lord_Muruga_Batu_Caves.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Batu Caves outside Kuaa Lumpur.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Sepilok_Sabah_SJKC-Ming-Chung-05.jpg/800px-Sepilok_Sabah_SJKC-Ming-Chung-05.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A Malaysian family.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Sepilok_Sabah_SJKC-Ming-Chung-05.jpg/800px-Sepilok_Sabah_SJKC-Ming-Chung-05.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A Malaysian family.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Masjid-Selat-Melaka-2260.jpg/800px-Masjid-Selat-Melaka-2260.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Selat Melaka ("Malacca Strait") mosque, built on the beach on [[Palau]] Melaka, Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Masjid-Selat-Melaka-2260.jpg/800px-Masjid-Selat-Melaka-2260.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Selat Melaka ("Malacca Strait") mosque, built on the beach on [[Palau]] Melaka'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Sabah_Malaysia_Welcoming-Contingent_Hari-Merdeka-2013-16.jpg/800px-Sabah_Malaysia_Welcoming-Contingent_Hari-Merdeka-2013-16.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Welcoming contingent of different tribes at Hari Merdeka in Malaysia. '''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Sabah_Malaysia_Welcoming-Contingent_Hari-Merdeka-2013-16.jpg/800px-Sabah_Malaysia_Welcoming-Contingent_Hari-Merdeka-2013-16.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Welcoming contingent of different tribes at Hari Merdeka. '''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://www.bigfoto.com/asia/malaysia/malaysia-49.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: bigfoot.com.}}
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
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=About Malaysia=
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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current [[Malaysia]]; these were occupied by [[Japan]] from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula except [[Singapore]] formed the Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. To learn more please read [[About Malaysia]].
  
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{{#eimage:http://www.bigfoto.com/asia/malaysia/malaysia-49.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A rural area of Malaysia.'''<BR/>Source: bigfoot.com.}}
 
  
 
=Hague Convention Information=
 
=Hague Convention Information=
  
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Malaysia is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)].
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[[Malaysia]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. To learn more please read about [[Malaysia and the Hague Convention]].
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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The [[Adoption]] Act of 1952 governs adoptions of non-Muslim children. The Registration of [[Adoption]] Act of 1952 governs adoptions of Muslim children. Therefore, different procedures apply to adoptions of non-Muslim and Muslim children. For example, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] file their [[adoption]] applications with different Malaysian entities, depending on whether the [[adoption]] is of a Muslim or non-Muslim child. '''''Only Muslim prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may [[adopt]] Muslim children''''.  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Malaysia]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Malaysia]].
  
  
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Adoptions of children who are not related to the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are not common in Malaysia. Far more common are informal fostering arrangements of children within [[Extended Family|extended family]] groups. (Note: Participation in such informal fostering arrangements may not by itself be sufficient to qualify a child to immigrate to the United States.)  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be “ordinarily resident” in Malaysia, i.e. working and living in Malaysia, as defined by the Social Welfare Department, at the time of the [[adoption]] application. In addition, Malaysian law may require prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to remain in Malaysia for up to two years to complete a fostering period prior to finalizing the [[adoption]].  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may wish to review our FAQ Information  [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/faqs/adoption_of_children_countries_islamic_sharia_observed.php “Adoption of Children from Countries in which Islamic Shari’a Law is Observed].”
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Malaysia]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Malaysia]].
  
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
 
  
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=How to Adopt=
  
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to the United States from Malaysia, you must meet [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php eligibility and suitability requirements]. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php who can adopt] under U.S. immigration law.
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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'''Malaysian [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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Additionally, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of orphan] under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
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Family and Children’s Division, Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
 
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from Malaysia:
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==The Process==
  
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==Residency==
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The process for adopting a child from [[Malaysia]] generally includes the following steps:
  
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To [[adopt]] a non-Muslim child, the prospective [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]](s) must be "ordinarily resident" in Malaysia, i.e. they must have been working and living in Malaysia prior to the application. The Department of Social Welfare determines who is or is not “ordinarily resident.”  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are also required to remain in Malaysia during the [[adoption]] process, which may take three months to one year. To [[adopt]] a Muslim child, the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must have cared for or fostered the child for at least two years prior to the [[adoption]] application and therefore should have been living with the child in Malaysia for at least that period of time.
 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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# Be matched with a child
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# [[Adopt]] [or gain [[custody]] of] the child in [[Malaysia]]
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# Apply for the child to be found eligible for [[orphan]] status
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# Bring your child home
  
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When adopting non-Muslim children, one of the adopting parents must be at least 25 years old and at least 21 years older than the child. If the prospective [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]] is a relative of the child, he/she must be at least 21 years of age. When adopting Muslim children, one of the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be at least 25 years old and at least 18 years older than the child. If the prospective [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]] is a brother, sister, uncle or aunt of the child, he/she must be at least 21 years old.
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Malaysia]].
  
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==Marriage==
 
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must submit their marriage license as part of the [[adoption]] application. Single individuals may [[adopt]] with some restrictions, e.g. males may not [[adopt]] female children. Same-sex couples may not [[adopt]].
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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==Income==
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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There is no minimum income requirement.
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Maylaysia. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Malaysia]].
  
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==Other==
 
  
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In some cases, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are subject to home visits from a court-appointed [[guardian]], usually a Social Welfare Officer from the national Social Welfare Department. The court-appointed [[guardian]] will investigate the background and circumstances of the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to verify their overall suitability, including their ability to care for the child and family stability. In many cases, the Social Welfare Department will exempt the prospective parents from home visits, instead accepting the report prepared by the court-appointed [[guardian]].
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=After Adoption=
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Malaysia has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]:
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After the [[adoption]] is finalized, [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] have [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of the child and are not subject to any other restrictions or investigations related to the [[adoption]] process. Parents must remember to obtain the child’s [[Amended Birth Certificate|amended birth certificate]] from the National Registration Department.
  
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'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
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'''Post-[[Adoption]] Resources'''
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. There are many public and private nonprofit post-[[adoption]] services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and [[adoptee]] [[organizations]] active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
  
  
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'''[[Relinquishment]]:''' In adoptions of both Muslim and non-Muslim children, the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must obtain a statutory declaration (notarized [[affidavit]]), provided by either the national Sessions or High Court, in which biological parent(s) relinquish all [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] of the child. Both of the biological parent(s) must sign this statutory declaration. If they are unable to appear during court appointments, they must also sign affidavits to exempt their absences.
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Here are some places to start your support group search:
  
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'''[[Abandonment]]:''' The statutory declaration (notarized [[affidavit]]) is not necessary if the biological parents cannot be found or if they have abandoned the child.
 
  
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'''Age of Adoptive Child:''' A child must be under 18 years of age in order to be [[adopted]].
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]  
  
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'''Sibling Adoptions:''' No requirements. In practice, however, siblings are normally [[adopted]] together.
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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'''[[Special Needs]] or Medical Conditions:''' No requirements.
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
  
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'''Waiting Period or [[Foster Care]]:''' To [[adopt]] a non-Muslim child, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must work with a local lawyer to file a notice (intention to [[adopt]]) with the national Social Welfare Department and a [[Petition to Adopt|petition to adopt]] with the national Sessions or High Court. The Court will set a date to appoint a [[guardian]] within a few months. The guardianwill investigate and issue his/her findings within three months, after which the Sessions or High Court can issue an [[Adoption]] Order. For Muslim children, the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must have fostered the child for a minimum of two years prior to the application date.
 
  
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'''''Caution: Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children’s homes are adoptable. In many countries, birth parents place their child(ren) temporarily in an [[orphanage]] or children’s home due to financial or other hardship, intending that the child return home when this becomes possible. In such cases, the [[Birth Parent|birth parent]](s) have rarely relinquished their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] or consented to their child(ren)’s [[adoption]].'''''
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'''NOTE:'''  Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
  
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=How to Adopt=
 
  
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=Contact Information=
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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'''U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur'''
  
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==The Process==
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376 Jalan Tun Razak
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50400 Kuala Lumpur
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[[Malaysia]]
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Tel: (6)(03) 2168-5000
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Fax: (6)(03) 248-5801
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Email: klconsular@state.gov
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Internet: [http://malaysia.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur]
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
 
  
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'''Malaysian [[Adoption]] Authority:'''
  
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=After Adoption=
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Family and Children’s Division
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Social Welfare Department
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Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
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21-23rd Floor, Menara Tun Ismail Mohd Ali
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Jalan Raja Laut
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50562 Kuala Lumpur, [[Malaysia]].
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Tel: (60)(3) 2616-5802 – General Line; (60)(3) 2616-5865 – [[Adoption]]
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Email: rosmaini@kempadu.gov.my
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'''National Registration Department'''
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Ministry of Home Affairs
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Lot 2G5, Precinct 2
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Federal Government Administrative Centre
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Tel: (60)(3) 8880-7000
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Fax: (60)(3) 8880-7059
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Internet: [http://jpn.gov.my National Registration Department]
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'''Embassy of [[Malaysia]]'''
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3516 [[International]] Court N.W.
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20008
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Tel: 202-572-9700
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Fax: 202-572-9882
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Email: malwashdc@kln.gov.my
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[[Malaysia]] also has consulates in: [[New York]] City and Los Angeles and a Permanent Mission to the United Nations in [[New York]] City.
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State
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Bureau of Consular Affairs
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SA-17, 9th Floor
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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Email: AskCI@state.gov
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Internet: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet: [http://uscis.gov USCIS]
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For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:
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National Benefits Center
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
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==SOURCE==
 
==SOURCE==
  
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' [[adoption]].state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=[[malaysia]]
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 12:52, 12 July 2021

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Panorma of Kuala Lumpur.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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Source: flickr.com.

The Batu Caves outside Kuaa Lumpur.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

A Malaysian family.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The Selat Melaka ("Malacca Strait") mosque, built on the beach on Melaka
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Welcoming contingent of different tribes at Hari Merdeka.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

'
Source: bigfoot.com.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Malaysia

During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula except Singapore formed the Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. To learn more please read About Malaysia.


Hague Convention Information

Malaysia is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about Malaysia and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to adopt a child from Malaysia. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Malaysia.


Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Malaysia has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Malaysia.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Malaysian Adoption Authority

Family and Children’s Division, Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development


The Process

The process for adopting a child from Malaysia generally includes the following steps:


  1. Choose an adoption service provider
  2. Apply to be found eligible to adopt
  3. Be matched with a child
  4. Adopt [or gain custody of] the child in Malaysia
  5. Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
  6. Bring your child home

To learn more about this process please read about How to Adopt from Malaysia.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Maylaysia. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Malaysia.


After Adoption

After the adoption is finalized, adoptive parents have legal custody of the child and are not subject to any other restrictions or investigations related to the adoption process. Parents must remember to obtain the child’s amended birth certificate from the National Registration Department.

Post-Adoption Resources

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. There are many public and private nonprofit post-adoption services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and adoptee organizations active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons


NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur

376 Jalan Tun Razak 50400 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: (6)(03) 2168-5000 Fax: (6)(03) 248-5801 Email: klconsular@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur


Malaysian Adoption Authority:

Family and Children’s Division Social Welfare Department Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development 21-23rd Floor, Menara Tun Ismail Mohd Ali Jalan Raja Laut 50562 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: (60)(3) 2616-5802 – General Line; (60)(3) 2616-5865 – Adoption Email: rosmaini@kempadu.gov.my

National Registration Department

Ministry of Home Affairs Lot 2G5, Precinct 2 Federal Government Administrative Centre 62100 Federal Territory of Putrajaya Tel: (60)(3) 8880-7000 Fax: (60)(3) 8880-7059 Internet: National Registration Department


Embassy of Malaysia

3516 International Court N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-572-9700 Fax: 202-572-9882 Email: malwashdc@kln.gov.my

Malaysia also has consulates in: New York City and Los Angeles and a Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 Email: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures: National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Internet: USCIS


For questions about filing a Form I-600A or I-600 petition: National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=malaysia