Section 3
Scope of application
of Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007
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Section 3
The offences under this Act apply, regardless of whether the conduct constituting the offence took place inside or outside
Malaysia and whatever the nationality or citizenship of the offender, in the following circumstances:
(a)
if Malaysia is the receiving country or transit country or the exploitation occurs in Malaysia; or
(b)
if the receiving country or transit country is a foreign country but the trafficking in persons or smuggling of migrants starts in Malaysia or transits Malaysia.
Extension of Act to extra territorial offences