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Malaysia outlaws unsuitable names
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| Contributor | Penguin |
| Last Edited | Penguin Jul 31, 2006 12:55am |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Jul 30, 2006 12:00am |
| Description | Malaysian authorities have published a list of undesirable titles to prevent parents giving their children names such as Hitler, smelly dog or 007.
Such choices are not allowed, but there is a right of appeal.
The list came as a response to the growing number of Malaysians who are applying to change their birth names.
Malaysia's National Registration Department made the decision after consulting with various religious bodies in the country.
They represented the country's Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Taoist communities.
Traditionally, some groups have given newborns inauspicious names to ward off demons and evil spirits. |
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