Is AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 still in force?

Yes — AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 is currently in force.

When did AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 take effect?

AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 was first recorded in 2013.

How many sections does AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 have?

AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 contains 3 sections.

Where can I read the official version of AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013?

The official text of AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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LEGAL PROFESSION (AMENDMENT) ACT 2013

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Type: Amendment Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 2013
Sections: 3
Languages: MS · EN

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About this amendment act

LEGAL PROFESSION (AMENDMENT) ACT 2013 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1456 2013, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2013.

Opening note

Preamble

An Act to amend the Legal Profession Act 1976. [ ] ENACTED by the Parliament of Malaysia as follows: Short title and commencement

Section 1

(2)

This Act comes into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette, and the Minister may appoint different dates for the coming into operation of—

(a)

different provisions of this Act; or

(b)

all or different provisions of this Act in respect of different classes or categories of persons.

New section 37a

Section 2

The Legal Profession Act 1976 [Act 166], which is referred to as the “principal Act” in this Act, is amended by inserting after section 37 the following section:

“Sections 36 and 37 not to apply to arbitral proceedings 37a. (1) Sections 36 and 37 shall not apply to—

(a)

any arbitrator lawfully acting in any arbitral proceedings;

(b)

any person representing any party in arbitral proceedings;

(c)

any person giving advice, preparing documents and rendering any other assistance in relation to or arising out of arbitral proceedings except for court proceedings arising out of arbitral proceedings.

(2)

In this section, “arbitral proceedings” means proceedings in an arbitration which is governed by the Arbitration Act 2005

[Act 646] or would have been governed by such Act had the seat of arbitration been Malaysia.”.

Amendment of section 38

Section 3

Section 38 of the principal Act is amended by deleting paragraph (1)(f).

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Common questions

What is AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013?: LEGAL PROFESSION (AMENDMENT) ACT 2013 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1456 2013, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2013.
Is AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 still in force?: Yes — AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 is currently in force.
When did AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 take effect?: AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 was first recorded in 2013.
How many sections does AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 have?: AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 contains 3 sections.
Where can I read the official version of AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013?: The official text of AKTA PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG (PINDAAN) 2013 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.