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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AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 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

AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1691 2023, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2023.

Opening note

Preamble

Suatu Akta untuk meminda Kanun Keseksaan. [ ] DIPERBUAT oleh Parlimen Malaysia seperti yang berikut: Tajuk ringkas dan permulaan kuat kuasa

Seksyen 1

(2)

Akta ini mula berkuat kuasa pada tarikh yang ditetapkan oleh Menteri melalui pemberitahuan dalam Warta.

Penggantian seksyen 305

Seksyen 2

Kanun Keseksaan [Akta 574], yang disebut “Kanun” dalam

Akta ini, dipinda dengan menggantikan seksyen 305 dengan seksyen yang berikut:

Quoted provision

Seksyen 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.”.

Penggantian seksyen 306

Seksyen 3

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

Kanun dipinda dengan menggantikan seksyen 306 dengan seksyen yang berikut:

Quoted provision

Seksyen 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.”.

Pemotongan seksyen 309

Seksyen 4

“Abetment of suicide or attempted suicide

Kanun dipinda dengan memotong seksyen 309.

Common questions

What is AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2023?: AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 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.