Martial Arts Societies Act 1976 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part III · Registration
20. Prohibition
Feedback & supportNotwithstanding anything in this Act, the Minister may by order published in the Gazette prohibit the practice or instruction of any form of physical training which falls within the definition of “martial arts”.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for sports;
Any person who contravenes any order made under subsection
commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand ringgit or to imprisonment not exceeding one year or to both.
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martial arts
“martial arts” or “any form of martial arts” means any of the martial arts specified in the First Schedule or any combination thereof and any other form of physical training, the study or practice of which will enable the doer to acquire the skills to physically defend himself against armed or unarmed attack: Provided that notwithstanding the definition of “martial arts” the Minister may by order published in the Gazette amend the First Schedule;