Is AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 still in force?

Yes — AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 is currently in force.

When did AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 take effect?

AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 was first recorded in 2023.

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AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 contains 2 sections.

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The official text of AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2023

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Type: Amendment Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 2023
Sections: 2
Languages: MS · EN

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About this amendment act

PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2023 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1681 2023, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2023.

Opening note

Preamble

An Act to amend the Penal Code. [ ] 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.

New section 507a

Section 2

The Penal Code [Act 574] is amended by inserting after section 507 the following section:

“Stalking 507a. (1) Whoever repeatedly by any act of harassment, intending to cause, or knowing or ought to know that the act is likely to cause, distress, fear or alarm to any person of the person’s safety, commits an offence of stalking.

PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2023

(2)

For the purposes of subsection (1), the act of harassment may include the following:

(a)

following or tracking a person in any manner or by any means;

(b)

communicating or attempting to communicate with a person in any manner or by any means;

(c)

loitering at the place of residence or business of a person;

(d)

giving or sending any thing to a person in any manner or by any means.

(3)

Whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

(4)

In this section, “repeatedly” shall refer to at least two occasions.”.

Common questions

What is AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023?: PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2023 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1681 2023, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2023.
Is AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 still in force?: Yes — AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 is currently in force.
When did AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 take effect?: AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 was first recorded in 2023.
How many sections does AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 have?: AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 contains 2 sections.
Where can I read the official version of AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023?: The official text of AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.