Malaysia legislation

Section 305

of PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) ACT 2023

Section 305

(2)

For the purposes of this section, “person who lacks mental capacity” means a person who lacks capacity to understand the consequences of committing or attempting to commit suicide, as the case may be, by reasons of unsoundness of mind, mental disorder, intoxication, or under the influence of any drug or other substance.”.

Substitution of section 306

Section 305 — AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023