Malaysia Genealogy

Guide to Malaysia ancestry, family history and genealogy parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.

Country Information
Malaysia is a country in South East Asia bordered by Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, and Thailand. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories. It is separated by South China Sea into two regions, Borneo's East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia. It covers a total area of 330,803 km2 (127,724 sq mile). Kuala Lumpur is the national capital.

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multi-language, and multi-cultural country. Its population consists of the Malay, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous people. The official language is Bahasa Malaysia, while English is an active second language. Islam is the established religion, however, the constitution grants freedom of religion to non-muslims. The government is modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system, it is a federal constitutional elective monarchy. The head of the state is a King (elected monarch), whose title is Yang di-Pertuan Agong; while the head of the government is the Prime Minister.

Malaysia Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Malaysia.

Jurisdictions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Malaysia.

Federal Territories

 * Kuala Lumpur
 * Labuan
 * Putrajaya

Former State

 * Singapore

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.


 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map