Is AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 still in force?

Yes — AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 is currently in force.

When did AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 take effect?

AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 was first recorded in 2023.

How many sections does AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 have?

AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 contains 6 sections.

Where can I read the official version of AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023?

The official text of AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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

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Type: Amendment Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 2023
Sections: 6
Languages: MS · EN

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About this amendment act

PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) ACT 2023 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1691 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.

Substitution of section 305

Section 2

The Penal Code [Act 574], which is referred to as the “Code”

in this Act, is amended by substituting for section 305

the following section:

Quoted provision

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 3

“Abetment of suicide or attempted suicide of child or person who lacks mental capacity

The Code is amended by substituting for section 306

the following section:

Quoted provision

Section 306

Whoever abets the commission of a suicide or an attempted suicide by any person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.”.

Deletion of section 309

Section 4

“Abetment of suicide or attempted suicide

The Code is amended by deleting section 309.

Common questions

What is AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023?: PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) ACT 2023 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1691 2023, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2023.
Is AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 still in force?: Yes — AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 is currently in force.
When did AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 take effect?: AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 was first recorded in 2023.
How many sections does AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 have?: AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 contains 6 sections.
Where can I read the official version of AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023?: The official text of AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.