Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, Anti-Restricted Activity Financing and Proceeeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Mar 2026 · Part I · Preliminary
2. Application
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This Act shall apply to any serious offence, foreign serious offence or unlawful activity whether committed before or after the commencement date.
(2)
This Act shall apply to any property, whether it is situated in or outside Malaysia.
(3)
Nothing in this Act shall impose any duty or confer any power on any court in or in connection with any proceedings under this Act against a person for a serious offence in respect of which he has been convicted by a court before the commencement date.