Section 3
“Extra-territorial application
of Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Act 2026
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Section 3
Where any offence under this Act, or any offence specified in the Schedule where the victim is a child is committed in any place outside Malaysia—
(a)
by a citizen of Malaysia, or a permanent resident of
Malaysia, or a person who has his habitual residence in Malaysia against any child; or
SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN
(AMENDMENT) ACT 2026
(b)
by any person against a child who is a citizen of Malaysia, or a permanent resident of Malaysia, or who has his habitual residence in Malaysia, the offence may be dealt with as if it has been committed at any place within Malaysia.”.