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This Act may be cited as the Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)
Act 1982 and shall be deemed to have come into force on 1 July 1981.
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Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982
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Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 270 1982, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1982.
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ALLOWANCES) ACT 1982
As at 1 September 2012
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Date of Royal Assent
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Date of publication in the Gazette ... … … 13 May 1982
Latest amendment made by
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Act 270
Opening note
Preamble
- An Act to make provision for the grant of special allowances and other privileges to a Ruler and his Consort who have held the offices of Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong respectively. [1 July 1981] BE IT ENACTED by the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong with the advice and consent of the Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Short title and commencement
Section 2
Allowance for former Yang di-Pertuan Agong
There shall be paid to a Ruler who has held the office of Yang di-Pertuan Agong, for the duration of his life, the monthly allowance specified in Part I of the First Schedule.
Section 3
Allowance for former Raja Permaisuri Agong
(1)
There shall be paid to the Consort of a Ruler, who has held the office of Raja Permaisuri Agong, for the duration of her life, the monthly allowance specified in Part II of the First Schedule.
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(2)
If the Yang di-Pertuan Agong dies while in office, there shall be granted to his Consort who is holding the office of Raja
Permaisuri Agong at the time of the death of such Yang di-Pertuan
Agong the allowances and privileges specified in the Second
Schedule for the duration of her life in addition to the monthly allowance payable under subsection (1).
Section 4
Payment
The monthly allowances payable under section 2 and subsection 3(1) shall—
(b)
be payable monthly on the last day of each month or on such other day of the month as the Minister of Finance may from time to time determine.
Section 5
Charge on the Consolidated Fund
The sums required for the payments under this Act shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.
Allowances not assignable, etc., and non-application of the
Section 6
Income Tax Act 1967
(1)
The allowances and privileges granted under this Act shall not be assignable or transferable, or liable to be attached, sequestrated or levied upon in respect of any claim.
(2)
The Income Tax Act 1967 [Act 53] shall not apply to the allowances and privileges granted under this Act.
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Section 7
Amendment of Schedules
The Cabinet may by order amend the Schedules from time to time.
Repeal
Section 8
The Special Pensions (Raja Permaisuri Agong) Act 1979
[Act 223] is repealed.
FIRST SCHEDULE
Part I
Former Yang di-Pertuan Agong:
Istana Negara Royal Allowance … … … … RM20,250.00 per month
Part II
Former Raja Permaisuri Agong:
Istana Negara Royal Allowance … … … … RM6,750.00 per month
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SECOND SCHEDULE
(a)
a lump sum of RM2,590.87 per month for maintenance of car and employment of driver and household staff;
(b)
a car (free of registration fee and of motor vehicle licence fee), or in lieu thereof a lump sum car allowance of RM250,000 and an exemption of motor vehicle licence fee on one car registered under her name, and;
(c)
rent-free accommodation in Government quarters to be maintained by the Government or in lieu thereof a lump sum house allowance of
RM750,000.
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Act 270
ACT 1982
LIST OF AMENDMENTS
Amending law
Short title
In force from
P.U. (A) 267/1995
Royal Allowance (Amendment of
First Schedule) Order 1995 01-01-1994
Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)
(Amendment of First and Second
Schedules) Order 2002 01-11-2001
P.U. (A) 282/2003
Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)
(Amendment of Second Schedule)
Order 2003 01-11-2001
Act A1200
Istana Negara (Royal Allowances
Amendment) Act 2003 01-11-2001
P.U. (A) 306/2003
Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)
(Amendment of First Schedule)
(No.2) Order 2003 01-11-2001
P.U. (A) 359/2011
Istana Negara (Royal Allowances)
(Amendment of First Schedule)
Order 2011 01-11-2011
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Act 270
ACT 1982
LIST OF SECTIONS AMENDED
Section
Amending Authority
In force from 3
Act A1200 01-11-2001
First Schedule
P.U. (A) 267/1995
P.U. (A) 306/2003
P.U. (A) 359/2011 01-01-1994 01-11-2001 01-11-2001 01-11-2011
Second Schedule
P.U. (A) 282/2003 01-11-2001 01-11-2001
Common questions
- What is Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982?
- Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 270 1982, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1982.
- Is Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 still in force?
- Yes — Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 is currently in force.
- When did Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 take effect?
- Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 was first recorded in 1982.
- How many sections does Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 have?
- Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 contains 8 sections.
- Where can I read the official version of Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982?
- The official text of Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.
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