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National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 808 1968, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1968.

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Act 808

(Revised—2018)

REVISED BY

Act 808

Revised up to

… … … … 15 October 2018

Date of publication in the

Gazette of this revised edition … … … 1 November 2018

Date appointed for coming into operation of this revised edition pursuant to paragraph 6(1)(xxiii) of the Revision of Laws Act 1968 [Act 1]

… … … … 1 November 2018

First enacted in 1968 as Act of Parliament No. 20 of 1968

PREVIOUS Revision

First Revision

… … …

1989 (Act 390 w.e.f.

19 October 1989)

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Opening note

Preamble

  1. An Act relating to the National Anthem of Malaysia. [4 April 1968] Short title and application

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

“National Anthem” means the National Anthem of Malaysia being the composition consisting of the words and music specified in the Schedule;

“short version” means the short version of the National Anthem specified in the Schedule;

“abridged version” means the abridged version of the National

Anthem specified in the Schedule.

Playing of the full version of the National Anthem

(1)

The full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played on the following occasions:

(a)

when a salute is given for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or the Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong while exercising the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or a Ruler

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nominated to exercise the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan

Agong in accordance with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong

(Exercise of Functions) Act 1957 [Act 373], or when the royal standard is broken to symbolize the presence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong;

(b)

during official parades or other official ceremonial functions;

(c)

on all occasions when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is present in person (including broadcasts by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong);

(2)

The full or Royal version of the National Anthem may be played in schools for the purpose of teaching pupils to sing the

National Anthem.

(3)

The full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played on any other occasion as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order prescribe.

Playing of the abridged version

(1)

The abridged version shall be played as a salute on all official occasions for—

(b)

the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.

(2)

The abridged version shall be played on any other occasion as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order prescribe.

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Playing of the short version

On any official occasion when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or his representative is not present but one of the Rulers of the States is present, the short version shall be played at the conclusion of the occasion immediately after the relevant State anthem has been played.

Playing of the National Anthem on special occasions

(1)

At all official receptions to foreign dignitaries at which the salute is given, the full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played immediately after the anthem of the country of the visiting dignitary has been played.

(2)

At all official occasions arranged by foreign Missions in

Malaysia for celebrating their National Days or other National occasions, the full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played immediately after the anthem of the country of the foreign Mission has been played.

Singing of the National Anthem

On all occasions when the National Anthem is sung, the full or Royal version shall be recited.

Mark of respect

(1)

Whenever the full or Royal version of the National Anthem is played or sung or whenever the abridged or short version is played, all persons present shall stand to attention as a mark of respect.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply where the National Anthem is played or sung in the course of a broadcast or newsreels as part of such broadcast or newsreels.

(3)

Any person who knowingly shows disrespect towards the

National Anthem in any public place shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month.

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(4)

For the purpose of this section—

(a)

the failure to comply with subsection (1) without good and sufficient cause; and

(b)

any act or omission which would tend to lower the prestige of the National Anthem in the eyes of the public, shall constitute a show of disrespect.

Arrest without warrant

A police officer may arrest without warrant any person who contravenes section 8 in the presence of the police officer unless the person gives his name and address and satisfies such officer that he will duly answer any summons or other proceedings that will be taken against him.

Amendment of Schedule

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order amend, substitute or vary the Schedule.

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[Section 2]

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF MALAYSIA

NEGARAKU

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Note

:

For full or royal version, play from beginning to end

For abridged version, play from beginning to B and continue from C to end

For short version, play from C to end

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Particulars under paragraphs 7(ii) and (iii) of the

Revision of Laws Act 1968 [Act 1]

LIST OF AMENDMENTS

Amending law

Short title

In force from

P.U. (A) 230/1993

National Anthem (Modification of

Tempo) Order 1993 27-08-1993

P.U. (A) 313/2003

National Anthem (Modification of

Tempo) Order 2003 31-08-2003

P.U. (A) 268/2006

National Anthem (Modification of

Tempo) Order 2006 14-07-2006

LIST OF LAWS OR PARTS THEREOF SUPERSEDED

No.

Title

Act 390

National Anthem Act 1968

Act 808

Act 808

(Revised—2018)

LIST OF SECTIONS AMENDED

Section

Amending authority

In force from

P.U. (A) 230/1993 27-08-1993

P.U. (A) 313/2003 31-08-2003

P.U. (A) 268/2006 14-07-2006

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LIST OF AMENDMENTS MADE BY THE COMMISSIONER OF LAW

REVISION UNDER SECTION 6 OF THE REVISION OF LAWS

ACT 1968 [ACT 1]

Provision

Particulars of amendments

Authority for amendment

Table of contents

Altered paragraph 6(1)(vii)

Throughout the

Act

Words “His Majesty” before the words

“Yang di-Pertuan Agong” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

Enacting clause

Omitted subparagraph 6(1)(i)(f)

section 1

Divided into subsections 1(1) and (2)

with consequential alteration made paragraphs 6(1)

(xii)

, (xiii) and

(xxiv)

section 2

1. Interpretation section arranged according to the National

Language text with consequential alterations made subparagraph 6(1)(iv)(a) and paragraph 6(1)

(xxiv)

2. Comma inserted after the word

“Act”

paragraph 6(1)(xvi)

paragraph 3(1)(a)

1. Words “His Royal Highness”

before the words “the Timbalan

Yang di-Pertuan Agong” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

2. Words “the Yang di-Pertuan

Agong” substituted for “His

Majesty” in the end of paragraph (a)

paragraph 6(1)(iii)

paragraph 3(1)

(c)

Words “the Yang di-Pertuan Agong”

substituted for “His Majesty” in the end of paragraph (c)

paragraph 6(1)(iii)

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Provision

Particulars of amendments

Authority for amendment subsection 3(2)

Words “thereof” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

section 4

In the shoulder note words “of the

National Anthem” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

paragraph 4(1)(a)

1. Words “Her Majesty” before the words “the Raja Permaisuri

Agong” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

2. Words “and” inserted after semicolon paragraph 6(1)(xxiv)

paragraph 4(1)(b)

1. Words “Their Excellencies” before the words “Yang di-Pertua Negeri”

omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

2. Words “Yang di-Pertua Negeri of”

substituted for “Yang di-Pertua-Yang di-Pertua Negeri of”

paragraph 6(1)(xxi)

subsection 4(2)

Words “of the National Anthem”

omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

section 5

1. In the shoulder note words “of the National Anthem” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

2. Words “Their Royal Highnesses”

before the words “the Rulers of the State” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii)

and (xxi)

3. Words “State anthem” substituted for “State Anthem”

paragraph 6(1)(xv)

section 6

1. In the shoulder note, word “the”

inserted before the word “National

Anthem”

paragraph 6(1)(xv)

2. Words “anthem of the country”

substituted for “Anthem of the country” wherever it appears paragraph 6(1)(xv)

section 7

Comma inserted after the word “sung”

paragraph 6(1)(xvi)

subsection 8(1)

1. Divided into subsection 8(1) and

(2)

with consequential alterations made paragraphs 6(1)(xii), (xiii) and

(xxiv)

2. Words “the full or Royal version of the” inserted after the words

“Whenever the”

paragraph 6(1)(xxiv)

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Provision

Particulars of amendments

Authority for amendment

3. Words “newsreels” substituted for “news-reels”

paragraph 6(1)(iii)

subsection 8(2)

1. Renumbered as subsection 8(3)

paragraph 6(1)(xii)

2. Words “any public place shall, on conviction,” substituted for

“any public place shall”

paragraph 6(1)(iii)

and subparagraph 6(1)(iv)(a)

subsection 8(3)

Renumbered and divided into paragraphs 8(4)(a) and (b) with consequential alterations made paragraphs 6(1)(xii), (xiii) and

(xxiv)

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Words “A police officer may arrest without warrant any person who contravenes section 8 in the presence of the police officer unless the person”

substituted for “Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his sight against section 8

unless such”

paragraphs 6(1)(xiii) and (xxiv)

Words “THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

OF MALAYSIA” substituted for

“FULL OR ROYAL VERSION OF

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF

MALAYSIA”

paragraph 6(1)

(xxiv)

KUALA LUMPUR

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Common questions

What is National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018)?
National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 808 1968, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1968.
Is National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) still in force?
Yes — National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) is currently in force.
When did National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) take effect?
National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) was first recorded in 1968.
How many sections does National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) have?
National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) contains 10 sections.
Where can I read the official version of National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018)?
The official text of National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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