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Malaysia: Knowledge Base profile

This document contains information about Malaysia to help His Majesty’s Passport Office staff process passport applications.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 19 July 2024
• Last updated: 22 October 2025 — See all updates

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Malaysia: Knowledge Base profile

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This document includes information about:

• names
• nationality
• legitimacy and parental responsibility
• adoption
• surrogacy
• civil partnerships and marriage
• documents from Malaysia

Published 19 July 2024

Last updated 22 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 22 October 2025

   Updated with further information on Malaysia naming conventions.

2. 19 July 2024

   First published.