In Malaysia, the court has the authority to consider and make decisions regarding the appointment of a legal guardian for a child. The court’s primary concern is the best interests and welfare of the child.
In certain circumstances, the court may exercise its discretion and override the parent’s choice of legal guardian if it determines that it is not in the best interests of the child. For example, if there is evidence or reasonable grounds to believe that the chosen guardian is unfit or unable to fulfill the responsibilities of guardianship, the court may select an alternative guardian who is deemed more suitable for the child’s well-being.
It’s important to note that the court’s intervention and overriding of a parent’s choice of legal guardian generally occur in exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons to do so. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully consider your choice of legal guardian, taking into account the child’s best interests, to minimize the likelihood of the court needing to intervene.