Section 9

The Code is amended by inserting after Chapter VIA the following Chapter:

“CHAPTER VIB

ORGANIZED CRIME

Interpretation in relation to this Chapter 130U. In this Chapter—

“organized criminal group” means a group of two or more persons, acting in concert with the aim of committing one or more serious offences, in order to obtain, directly or indirectly, a material benefit, power or influence;

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“serious offence” means any offence punishable with imprisonment for a term of ten years or more.

Member of an organized criminal group 130V. Whoever is a member of an organized criminal group shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years.

Assisting an organized criminal group 130W. Whoever assists an organized criminal group to further the interest of that group shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years.”.

KUALA LUMPUR