Is ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 still in force?

Yes — ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 is currently in force.

When did ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 take effect?

ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 was first recorded in 1982.

How many sections does ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 have?

ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 contains 8 sections.

Where can I read the official version of ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982?

The official text of ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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*ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982

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Type: Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 1982
Sections: 8
Languages: MS · EN

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About this act

*ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 270 1982, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1982.

Opening note

Preamble

An Act to make provision for the grant of special allowances and other privileges to a Ruler and his Consort who have held the offices of Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong respectively. [1 July 1981] 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 Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)

Act 1982 and shall be deemed to have come into force on 1 July 1981.

Section 2

Allowance for former Yang di-Pertuan Agong

There shall be paid to a Ruler who has held the office of Yang di-Pertuan Agong, for the duration of his life, the monthly allowance specified in Part I of the First Schedule.

Section 3

Allowance for former Raja Permaisuri Agong

(2)

If the Yang di-Pertuan Agong dies while in office, there shall be granted to his Consort who is holding the office of Raja

Permaisuri Agong at the time of the death of such Yang di-Pertuan

Agong the allowances and privileges specified in the Second

Schedule for the duration of her life in addition to the monthly allowance payable under subsection (1).

Payment

Section 4

The monthly allowances payable under section 2 and subsection 3(1) shall—

(a)

accrue from day to day; and

(b)

be payable monthly on the last day of each month or on such other day of the month as the Minister of Finance may from time to time determine.

Charge on the Consolidated Fund

Section 5

The sums required for the payments under this Act shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.

Allowances not assignable, etc., and non-application of the

Section 6

Income Tax Act 1967

(2)

The Income Tax Act 1967 [Act 53] shall not apply to the allowances and privileges granted under this Act.

Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) 7

Amendment of Schedules

Section 7

The Cabinet may by order amend the Schedules from time to time.

Section 8

Repeal

[Act 223] is repealed.

FIRST SCHEDULE

Part I

PART I

Former Yang di-Pertuan Agong:

Istana Negara Royal Allowance … … … … RM20,250.00 per month

Part II

PART II

Former Raja Permaisuri Agong:

Istana Negara Royal Allowance … … … … RM6,750.00 per month

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SECOND SCHEDULE

(a)

a lump sum of RM2,590.87 per month for maintenance of car and employment of driver and household staff;

(b)

a car (free of registration fee and of motor vehicle licence fee), or in lieu thereof a lump sum car allowance of RM250,000 and an exemption of motor vehicle licence fee on one car registered under her name, and;

(c)

rent-free accommodation in Government quarters to be maintained by the Government or in lieu thereof a lump sum house allowance of

RM750,000.

Act 270

ACT 1982

LIST OF AMENDMENTS

Amending law

Short title

In force from

P.U. (A) 267/1995

Royal Allowance (Amendment of

First Schedule) Order 1995 01-01-1994

Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)

(Amendment of First and Second

Schedules) Order 2002 01-11-2001

P.U. (A) 282/2003

Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)

(Amendment of Second Schedule)

Order 2003 01-11-2001

Act A1200

Istana Negara (Royal Allowances

Amendment) Act 2003 01-11-2001

P.U. (A) 306/2003

Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)

(Amendment of First Schedule)

(No.2) Order 2003 01-11-2001

P.U. (A) 359/2011

Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)

(Amendment of First Schedule)

Order 2011 01-11-2011

Act 270

ACT 1982

LIST OF SECTIONS AMENDED

Section

Amending Authority

In force from 3

Act A1200 01-11-2001

First Schedule

P.U. (A) 267/1995

P.U. (A) 306/2003

P.U. (A) 359/2011 01-01-1994 01-11-2001 01-11-2001 01-11-2011

Second Schedule

P.U. (A) 282/2003 01-11-2001 01-11-2001

Common questions

What is ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982?: *ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 270 1982, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1982.
Is ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 still in force?: Yes — ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 is currently in force.
When did ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 take effect?: ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 was first recorded in 1982.
How many sections does ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 have?: ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 contains 8 sections.
Where can I read the official version of ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982?: The official text of ISTANA NEGARA (ROYAL ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.