Is Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 still in force?

Yes — Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 is currently in force.

When did Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 take effect?

Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 was first recorded in 1969.

How many sections does Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 have?

Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 contains 5 sections.

Where can I read the official version of Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969?

The official text of Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969

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Type: P.U. (A)
Status: In force
Enacted: 1969
Sections: 5

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About this p.u. (a)

Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 is Malaysia P.U. (A), cited as P.U. (A) 170 1969, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1969.

Opening note

Preamble

An Ordinance promulgated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 150 (2) of the Federal Constitution. [U5th May, 1969.] AND WHEREAS the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is satisfied that immediate action is required for securing public safety, the defence of Malaysia, the maintenance of public order and of supplies and services essential to the life of the community; IT IS HEREBY ENACTED by the Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong pursuant to Clause (2) of Article 150 of the Constitution as follows: AND WHEREAS Parliament was dissolved on the Twentieth day of March, 1969, and elections to the new Dewan Ra'ayat have not been completed;

Opening note

Preamble

WHEREAS by reason of the existence of a grave emergency threatening the security of Malaysia, a Proclamation of Emergency has been issued by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 150 of the Constitution;

Seksyen 1

This Ordinance may be cited as the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No. 3, 1969, and shall be deemed to have come into force on 15th May, 1969.

Seksyen 2

(b)

section 9 of the Eighth Schedule to the Federal Constitution shall have effect as if—

(i)

the words "and shall not allow six months to elapse between the last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session" have been deleted from subsection (1) thereof;

(ii)

the words "and the new Legislative Assembly shall be summoned to meet on a date not later than one hundred and twenty days from that date" have been deleted from subsection (4) thereof.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything in the Constitution the provisions of the Eighth Schedule referred to in subsection (1), being essential provisions, as modified therein shall have effect in every State in Malaysia as if the Constitution of every State has been amended accordingly.

Seksyen 3

Notwithstanding the provisions in the Federal Constitution and the Constitution of a State relating to expenditure charged on the Federal Consolidated Fund or the Consolidated Fund of a State, annual financial statement in respect of any such expenditure and any expenditure requiring a supply Act or Enactment or resolution of the House of Parliament or Legislative Assembly of a State, and withdrawal from any of the Consolidated Funds afore said, for so long as the Emergency is in force, any such expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund and the Consolidated Fund of a State may be made with the approval of the Treasury or the Menteri Besar or Chief Minister of the State as the case may be in such manner as may be provided by any written law or any Treasury Instructions relating thereto for the time being in force or as may be prescribed by essential regulations made under section 2 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No. 1, 1969.

Seksyen 4

Subsection (2) of section 2 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No.1, 1969, is hereby amended—

(a)

by deleting the words "notwithstanding that such persons are citizens" appearing at the end of paragraph (a) thereof;

(b)

by deleting the whole of paragraph (k) thereof.

Seksyen 5

Section 7 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No.1,1969, is hereby amended by re-numbering the existing section as subsection (1) and inserting thereafter the following—

" (2) For so long as the Emergency is in force Clause (1) of Article 55 of the Federal Constitution shall have effect as if the words 'and shall not allow six months to elapse between the last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first meeting in the next session' have been deleted therefrom.

(3)

Notwithstanding Clause (4) of Article 55 of the Federal Constitution, Parliament shall be summoned to meet on a date to be determined by the Yang diPertuan Agong.

PROMULGATED at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur, on Twenty seventh day of May, 1969.

TUANKU ISMAIL NASIRUDDIN SHAH

(Public Seal) Yang di-Pertuan Agong al)

Common questions

What is Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969?: Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 is Malaysia P.U. (A), cited as P.U. (A) 170 1969, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1969.
Is Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 still in force?: Yes — Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 is currently in force.
When did Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 take effect?: Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 was first recorded in 1969.
How many sections does Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 have?: Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 contains 5 sections.
Where can I read the official version of Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969?: The official text of Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.