Is LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 still in force?

Yes — LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 is currently in force.

When did LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 take effect?

LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 was first recorded in 1971.

How many sections does LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 have?

LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 contains 2 sections.

Where can I read the official version of LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971?

The official text of LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971

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Type: P.U. (A)
Status: In force
Enacted: 1971
Sections: 3

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About this p.u. (a)

LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 is Malaysia P.U. (A), cited as P.U. (A) 435 1971, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1971.

Opening note

Preamble

IN exercise of the powers conferred by section 74 of the Malaysia Act, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong with the concurrence of the Yang di-Pertua Negara of Sabah and the Governor of Sarawak hereby makes the following order: 26/63.

Seksyen 1

This order may be cited as the Legitimacy Act (Extension) Order, 1971, and shall come into force on the 1st day of January, 1972.

Seksyen 2

The Legitimacy Act, 1961, shall have effect with the modifications set out in the Schedule to this Order and as so modified is hereby extended to Sabah and Sarawak.

Jadual

(Article 2)

Section

Modification

2. definition of "prescribed date"

Substitute the following for paragraph (c):

"(c) in the case of the States of Kedah, Kelantan, Trengganu and Perlis, the 23rd day of March, 1961;

(d)

in the case of the States of Sabah and Sarawak, the first day of January, 1972;".

2 (2), 4, 5 (1), 10 For "the Federation" substitute "Malaysia". (1)

2 (2) For "Merdeka Day" substitute "Malaysia Day"

Section

Modification

Substitute the following for subsection (1):

"(1) Nothing in this Act shall operate to legitimate a person unless the marriage leading to the legitimation was solemnised and registered in accordance with the provisions of—

(a)

the Civil Marriage Ordinance, 1952, or the Christian Marriage Ordinance, 1956;

Cap. 24.

14/59.

(b)

the Christian Marriage Ordinance or the Marriage Ordinance, 1959, of Sabah; or

(c)

the Church and Civil Marriage Ordinance of Sarawak, or any Enactment or Ordinance repealed by any of the said Ordinances.".

Made this 9th day of November, 1971. [KHEDN. O. 62/15; P.N. 3375/170.]

By Command,

TAN SRI ABDUL KADIR BIN SHAMSUDDIN, Secretary to the Cabinet

(To be laid before each House of Parliament pursuant to section 74 (9) of the Malaysia Act.)

Common questions

What is LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971?: LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 is Malaysia P.U. (A), cited as P.U. (A) 435 1971, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1971.
Is LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 still in force?: Yes — LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 is currently in force.
When did LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 take effect?: LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 was first recorded in 1971.
How many sections does LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 have?: LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 contains 2 sections.
Where can I read the official version of LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971?: The official text of LEGITIMACY ACT (EXTENSION) ORDER 1971 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.