Protection and adoption of abandoned children in Malaysia : a comparative overview with Islamic Law - Azizah Mohd (Petaling Jaya : International Law Book Services, 2008)
1. Law on protection of abandoned children in Malaysia -- 2. Related legislation providing for protection of abandoned children -- 3. Adoption and fostering of abandoned children -- 4. Foundling (laqit) under Islamic law (the Shari'ah) and rules governing custody, guardianship and maintenance -- 5. Status of foundling's freedom, religion, parentage and succession in Islamic law -- 6. Rights, liabilities and responsibilities of foundling in civil and criminal matters under Islamic law -- 7. Conclusion
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Adoption (Islamic law); Adoption -- Law and legislation -- Malaysia