What is Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023?

Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1681 2023, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2023.

Is Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 still in force?

Yes — Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 is currently in force.

When did Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 take effect?

Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 was first recorded in 2023.

How many sections does Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 have?

Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 contains 2 sections.

Where can I read the official version of Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023?

The official text of Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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Enacted: 2023
Sections: 2
Languages: MS · EN

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UNDANG-UNDANG

MALAYSIA

Akta A1681

AKTA KANUN KESEKSAAN (PINDAAN) 2023

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Akta A1681

Tarikh Perkenan Diraja

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27 April 2023

Tarikh penyiaran dalam Warta

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5 Mei 2023

Hakcipta Pencetak H

Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan)

Opening note

Preamble

Suatu Akta untuk meminda Kanun Keseksaan. [ ] DIPERBUAT oleh Parlimen Malaysia seperti yang berikut: Tajuk ringkas dan permulaan kuat kuasa

Seksyen 1

(2)

Akta ini mula berkuat kuasa pada tarikh yang ditetapkan oleh Menteri melalui pemberitahuan dalam Warta.

Seksyen 2

Seksyen baharu 507a

Kanun Keseksaan [Akta 574] dipinda dengan memasukkan selepas seksyen 507 seksyen yang berikut:

“Stalking 507a. (1) Whoever repeatedly by any act of harassment, intending to cause, or knowing or ought to know that the act is likely to cause, distress, fear or alarm to any person of the person’s safety, commits an offence of stalking.

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(2)

For the purposes of subsection (1), the act of harassment may include the following:

(a)

following or tracking a person in any manner or by any means;

(b)

communicating or attempting to communicate with a person in any manner or by any means;

(c)

loitering at the place of residence or business of a person;

(d)

giving or sending any thing to a person in any manner or by any means.

(3)

Whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

(4)

In this section, “repeatedly” shall refer to at least two occasions.”.

Common questions

What is Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023?: Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1681 2023, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2023.
Is Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 still in force?: Yes — Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 is currently in force.
When did Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 take effect?: Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 was first recorded in 2023.
How many sections does Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 have?: Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 contains 2 sections.
Where can I read the official version of Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023?: The official text of Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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