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Penal Code · Updated to 4 Jul 2023 · Chapter I · Preliminary
2. Punishment of offences committed within Malaysia
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Every person can be punished under the Penal Code for any act or omission against it that they commit within Malaysia.
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Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which he shall be guilty within Malaysia.