Section 1
This Act may be cited as the Anti-Fake News (Repeal)
Act 2020.
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Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020
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Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 825 2020, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2020.
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Act 825
ANTI-FAKE NEWS (REPEAL) ACT 2020
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Date of Royal Assent
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20 January 2020
Date of publication in the
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30 January 2020
Gazette
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(Appointed Printer to the Government of Malaysia).
Act 825
Anti-Fake News (Repeal)
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Act 825
ANTI-FAKE NEWS (REPEAL) ACT 2020
Opening note
Preamble
- An Act to repeal the Anti-Fake News Act 2018. [ ] ENACTED by the Parliament of Malaysia as follows: Short title
Section 2
Repeal and savings
(1)
The Anti-Fake News Act 2018 [Act 803] is repealed.
(2)
The repeal of the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 shall not affect any order made under the repealed Act prior to the date of coming into operation of this Act.
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(3)
On the date of coming into operation of this Act, any application for an order under the repealed Act made prior to the date of coming into operation of this Act or any proceedings in respect of such application pending under the repealed
Act may be continued as if the repealed Act is still in force.
(4)
On the date of coming into operation of this Act, any investigation, prosecution or proceedings in respect of any offence under the repealed Act pending under the repealed Act may be continued as if the repealed Act is still in force.
Common questions
- What is Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020?
- Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 825 2020, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2020.
- Is Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 still in force?
- Yes — Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 is currently in force.
- When did Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 take effect?
- Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 was first recorded in 2020.
- How many sections does Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 have?
- Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 contains 2 sections.
- Where can I read the official version of Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020?
- The official text of Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.
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