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Malaysia Case Law

Presumption under s88(3)
  • 14 Sept 2022

    PEMPETISYEN BOON CHUN YEE NGION FOONG

    Citation
    CA-33-51-11/2018 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    CA-33-51-11/2018 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Marriage dissolved; custody awarded to mother because welfare of two young children (both under seven) is paramount and the statutory presumption favours the mother who is best placed to provide continuous care; petitioner granted reasonable access; petitioner ordered to pay RM1,000 monthly per child until each completes a first degree; petitioner to hold his half share of the matrimonial house as trustee for the children and respondent and children may remain in the house; petitioner's RM6,000 claim dismissed for lack of proof.