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Section 33

Possession of arms and ammunition for unlawful purpose

of ARMS ACT 1960

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Any person who has in his possession, custody or control or carries any arm or ammunition in circumstances which raise a reasonable presumption that he has used or intends or is about to use

*NOTE—Previously “imprisonment for life or for a term not exceeding fourteen years”–see

Arms Act 1960 (Act No. 21 of 1960).

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the arm or ammunition for any unlawful purpose or that the arm or ammunition is likely to be used for any unlawful purpose shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to both, and shall also be liable to whipping.