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Laws
Private Agencies Act 1971
s 20

In forceUpdated to 1 Jan 2006Current version · Updated to 1 Jan 2006Read it in Bahasa Malaysia

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Private Agencies Act 1971

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1Short title and application
2Interpretation
3Issue of licences
4Revocation, cancellation or suspension of licences
027efm Page 6 Monday, March 27, 2006 2:20 PM Private Agencies 7 welfare and good order in the Federation, or contravenes this Act or any other...
5List to be published
6Special provision relating to seizable offence
7Identification papers
8Power of police officer to examine
9Employees of a licensed private agency
027efm Page 8 Monday, March 27, 2006 2:20 PM Private Agencies 9
10Uniform, badge or emblem
11Power of entry and search of premises of a licensed private agency
027efm Page 9 Monday, March 27, 2006 2:20 PM 10
12Power of entry to and search of premises suspected of being used by unlicensed private agencies
13False statement
14General penalty
15Seizable offence
16Liability of director, etc.
17Power of Minister to delegate
18Power to make rules
027efm Page 12 Monday, March 27, 2006 2:20 PM Private Agencies 13
19Saving
20Repeal
027efm Page 13 Monday, March 27, 2006 2:20 PM 14…

Private Agencies Act 1971 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006

20. Repeal

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The Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No. 58 of 1970

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Updated 15 Oct 2026, 18:18