Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, Anti-Restricted Activity Financing and Proceeeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Mar 2026 · Part III · Financial Intelligence
7. (1) The Minister of Finance may, by order published in the
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The competent authority may authorize any of its officers or any other person to perform any or all of its functions or render such
*NOTE—Bank Negara Malaysia appointed as the competent authority which comes into operation on 15 January 2002–see P.U. (A) 19/2002.
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Financing, Anti-Restricted Activity Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities assistance in the performance of its functions under this Act as it may specify.