Malaysia legislation

Section 314

of PENAL CODE

Section 314

If act done without woman’s consent

Whoever, with intent to cause the miscarriage of a woman with child, does any act which causes the death of such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if the act is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to twenty years.

Explanation—It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death.

Act done with intent to prevent a child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth

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