No naming restriction for parents, says NRD


PETALING JAYA: There are no restrictions for parents naming their children and the decision lies fully with them, said the National Registration Department (NRD).

However, the department said it had guidelines and would advise the parents should they want to register with a name that might not be appropriate.

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