Malaysia legislation
Section 7
Section 7
Article 23 of the Federal Constitution is amended—
(a)
in Clause (1), by substituting for the words “twenty-one years”
the words “eighteen years”;
(b)
by substituting for Clause (2) the following Clause:
“(2) Except with the approval of the Federal Government, a declaration made under this Article shall not be registered if—
(a)
the declaration is made during any war in which the Federation is engaged; or
(b)
the Federal Government is satisfied that such renunciation is prejudicial to the security of the Federation or any part of the Federation, public order or public interest.”; and
(c)
in Clause (3)—
(i)
in the English language text, by substituting for the words “twenty-one years” the words
“eighteen years”; and
(ii)
in the national language text, by substituting for the words “dua puluh satu tahun” wherever appearing the words “lapan belas tahun”.
Amendment of Article 26