Is AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 still in force?

Yes — AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 is currently in force.

When did AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 take effect?

AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 was first recorded in 1976.

How many sections does AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 have?

AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 contains 2 sections.

Where can I read the official version of AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976?

The official text of AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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EXTRA-TERRITORIAL OFFENCES ACT 1976

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Type: Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 1976
Sections: 3
Languages: MS · EN

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About this act

EXTRA-TERRITORIAL OFFENCES ACT 1976 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 163 1976, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1976.

Opening note

Preamble

An Act to deal with certain offences under written laws committed in any place without and beyond the limits of Malaysia and on the high seas on board any ship or on any aircraft registered in Malaysia or otherwise as if they were committed in Malaysia. [1 May 1976, P.U. (B) 244/76] BE IT ENACTED by the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong with the advice and consent of the Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Short title and commencement

Section 1

This Act may be cited as the Extra-territorial Offences Act 1976.

Section 2

Extra-territorial effect of offences committed outside Malaysia

(b)

any offence under any other written law the commission of which is certified by the Attorney General to affect the security of the Federation, shall, if such act is done or such offence is committed, as the case may be,—

(i)

on the high seas on board any ship or on any aircraft registered in Malaysia;

(ii)

by any citizen or any permanent resident on the high seas on board any ship or on any aircraft;

(iii)

by any citizen or any permanent resident in any place without and beyond the limits of Malaysia, be punishable as an offence under the relevant written law as if such act or offence were done or committed in Malaysia.

(2)

For the purpose of this Act, “permanent resident” has the meaning assigned by the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 [Act 91].

(3)

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order amend, or add to, the Schedule.

Schedule

[Subsection 2(1)]

No.

Short title

Act 88

Official Secrets Act 1972

Act 15

Sedition Act 1948

Act 163

LIST OF AMENDMENTS

Amending law

Short title

In force from

—NIL—

Act 163

EXTRA-TERRITORIAL OFFENCES

ACT 1976

LIST OF SECTIONS AMENDED

Section

Amending authority

In force from

—NIL—

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Common questions

What is AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976?: EXTRA-TERRITORIAL OFFENCES ACT 1976 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 163 1976, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1976.
Is AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 still in force?: Yes — AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 is currently in force.
When did AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 take effect?: AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 was first recorded in 1976.
How many sections does AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 have?: AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 contains 2 sections.
Where can I read the official version of AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976?: The official text of AKTA KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN DI LUAR NEGERI 1976 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.