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Section 28B

Persons leaving or entering Malaysia with cash or bearer negotiable instruments

of Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, Anti-Restricted Activity Financing and Proceeeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001

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Section 28B
(1)

Any person leaving or entering Malaysia with an amount in cash, bearer negotiable instruments or both exceeding the value as prescribed by the competent authority by order published in the

Gazette, shall declare such amount to the competent authority.

(2)

For the purposes of this section, a person leaves or enters

Malaysia with cash or bearer negotiable instruments if the person brings the cash or bearer negotiable instruments with him in his accompanying baggage or on any conveyance or otherwise.

(3)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding three

48 Laws of Malaysia million ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.