Malaysia legislation

Section 83

of LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026

Section 83

All decisions, directions and notices made or issued by the

Director General of Legal Aid or the Minister under the repealed

Act shall, in so far as those decisions, directions and notices are consistent with this Act, on the date of coming into operation of this Act, continue in force until such decisions, directions and notices are revoked or amended.

First Schedule

[Section 16]

DESCRIPTION OF MATTERS IN RESPECT OF WHICH LEGAL ADVICE

MAY BE GIVEN

Legal advice on all legal matters in relation to laws of Malaysia

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Second Schedule

[Section 20]

DESCRIPTION OF CIVIL AND SYARIAH PROCEEDINGS IN

RESPECT OF WHICH LEGAL AID MAY BE PROVIDED

Proceedings in Civil Courts

(1)

Subsection

(2)

Proceedings 1.

Proceedings under the Married Women and Children (Maintenance)

Act 1950 [Act 263]

Section 83 — LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026