Article 10

every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expression;

all citizens have the right to assemble peaceably and without arms;

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[Article 8]

Federal Constitution

Art. 8—(cont.)

Clause (5)(c)

The words “Malay Peninsula” substituted for the word “Federation” by Act 26/1963, section 70, in force from 16-09-1963.

Clause (5)(f)

See section 6, Armed Forces Act 1972 [Act 77].

Art. 9

See Art. 149(1).

Clause (2)

a. The words “Subject to Clause (3) and to any law relating to the security of the Federation or any part thereof” substituted for the words “Subject to any restriction imposed by any law relating to the security of the Federation” by Act 26/1963, subsection 60(1), in force from 16-09-1963.

b. See Art. 4(2)(a).

Clause (3)

a. Added by Act 26/1963, subsection 60(1), in force from 16-09-1963. A proviso which was added at the same time was repealed by Act 59/1966, section 2, in force from 19-09-1966. As it stood on the date of repeal, the proviso read as follows:

“Provided that no restriction on the right of movement between the State of Singapore and the States of Malaya shall be imposed by virtue of this Clause except by a law relating to labour or education or to any matter in respect of which, because of the special position of the State of Singapore, it appears to Parliament to be desirable to prevent the enjoyment of rights both in the State of Singapore and in the States of Malaya.”.

b. Applies to laws passed before Malaysia Day so as to impose restrictions with effect from Malaysia Day—see subsection 60(2) of Act 26/1963.