Until court rules, usual NRD procedure applies for those born out of wedlock


The Court of Appeal's decision to allow children born out of wedlock to take the father’s name has drawn a mixed reaction from the legal fraternity as religious authorities insist the matter is one for the shariah courts to decide as it involves Muslims. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 28, 2017.

THE National Registration Department (NRD) will register the births of children born out of wedlock as usual, pending an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to allow these children to take their father’s name.

NRD director-general Mohd Yazid Ramli said any changes to how things were done at the department would only be made after the Federal Court ruled on the appeal filed by the Attorney-General’s Chambers.


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