Islamic Family Law (Federal Territory) Act 1984 s 91
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s 91 Appointment of mother as testamentary guardian
A mother, whether a Muslim or Kitabiyah, may be validly appointed executrix of the father, and in that case she may exercise her powers as a testamentary guardian or, in the absence of a legal guardian, she may be appointed legal guardian by the Court, but in the absence of such appointment she shall not deal with the minor’s property.
Malay text (authoritative)
Seseorang ibu, sama ada seorang Islam atau seorang Pousetigan tidakh adil aseorang apai pea, di a ig Sii k diamgildangai de Mian maa dia itu. atau kedua-duanya, untuk bertindak bersama dengan ibu itu.
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Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).