Guardianship of Infants Act 1961

The Guardianship of Infants Act 1961 is a Malaysian law on custody and guardianship of children. It makes the welfare of the child the main concern in custody and guardianship cases. It works alongside Act 164, which sets the rules for custody on divorce.

Why it matters: both laws point the court to the same question: what is best for the child. Knowing this helps you focus your case on the child’s needs rather than on your spouse’s faults.