Child Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Jul 2023 · Part I · Preliminary
1. Short title, application and commencement
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This Act may be cited as the Child Act 2001.
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This Act applies throughout Malaysia.
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This Act comes into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette.
Minister
Defined · s 2
“Minister” means the Minister or Ministers for the time being charged with the responsibility for the matter or matters in connection with which the reference to the “Minister” is made, acting individually or jointly or in consultation, as the case may require;