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In forceUpdated to 4 Jul 2023
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Chapter XVI

337. Causing hurt by an act which endangers life or the personal safety of others

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Whoever causes hurt to any person by doing any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand ringgit or with both.

Penal Code 177

Causing grievous hurt by an act which endangers life or the personal safety of others

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Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents and to Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences