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Abortion Law in Malaysia: Time to Review?

Authors
Belinda Jia Hui Chow1, Gary Kit Min Ng2, *, Chee Ying Kuek3
1Student Researcher, Faculty of Law, Multimedia University Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia
2Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Multimedia University Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia
3Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, Melaka, Malaysia
*Corresponding author. Email: kmng@mmu.edu.my
Corresponding Author
Gary Kit Min Ng
Available Online 5 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-154-8_9How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Abortion; Malaysia; Legality; Penal Code; Termination of Pregnancy
Abstract

The legality of abortion varies among countries as abortion remains one of the most controversial and bitterly contested topics. The abortion debate on the right to life, right to choose, as well as the costs and benefits of abortion is rather polarised. The issue becomes more complex as different religious traditions hold different views on the commencement of life. Nevertheless, there has been an increasing number of countries taking a more liberal approach. At present, Malaysia being a multi-racial and multi-religious country generally prohibits abortion except in certain circumstances specified in the Malaysian Penal Code. With abortion rights gaining momentum in the society, there may be a need to reconsider the policy costs and benefits which raises the issue on whether Malaysia should review its current legal position on abortion. This article aims to examine whether Malaysia should adopt a more liberal approach towards abortion, especially on the scope of the circumstances that permit abortion. The article adopts the doctrinal research method, in which comparative legal analysis of the abortion laws of selected countries such as Singapore, United States and United Kingdom is conducted. For this purpose, the relevant statutes, case laws, international conventions and guidelines will be examined.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Law and Digitalization 2023 (ICLD 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
5 December 2023
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10.2991/978-2-38476-154-8_9
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-154-8_9How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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