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Federal Acts in force
| Act | Title | Last updated | Official text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | Revision of Laws Act 1968 Akta Penyemakan Undang-Undang 1968 Provides for the revision and reprinting of laws and subsidiary legislation. | 2023-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 2 | Ministerial Functions Act 1969 Akta Fungsi-Fungsi Menteri 1969 Makes provisions for declaring the functions and the transfer of functions of Ministers, for declaring the styles and titles of Ministers, and for incidental and connected purposes. | 2013-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 3 | Civil Aviation Act 1969 Akta Penerbangan Awam 1969 Makes better provision in the law relating to Civil Aviation and for matters connected therewith and ancillary to it. | 2016-10-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 4 | Employees' Social Security Act 1969 Akta Keselamatan Sosial Pekerja 1969 Provides social security in certain contingencies and makes provision for certain other matters in relation to it. | 2024-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 5 | Election Offences Act 1954 Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954 Prevents electoral offences and corrupt and illegal practices at elections; to provide for the establishment of enforcement teams and for matters connected therewith; to provide for the appointment of election agents and controls election expenses; and provides for election petitions. | 2016-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 7 | Registration of Criminals and Undesirable Persons Act 1969 Akta Pendaftaran Penjenayah dan Orang yang Tidak Diingini 1969 Consolidates and amends the law providing for the registration of certain criminals, banishees, expelees, deportees and restrictees and for other purposes connected with it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 11 | Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Act 1969 Akta Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia 1969 Establishes the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute and for matters connected with it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 12 | International Monetary Fund (Ratification of Amendments to the Articles of Agreement) Act 1969 Akta Kumpulan Wang Antarabangsa (Pengesahan Pindaan Perkara-Perkara Perjanjian) 1969 Provides for the ratification of the amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund, pursuant to Resolution No. 23—5 approved by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund, on 31 May 1968, and other matters connected with it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 14 | Nurses Act 1950 Akta Jururawat 1950 Provides for the registration of nurses for the sick. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 15 | Sedition Act 1948 Akta Hasutan 1948 Provides for the punishment of sedition. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 16 | Census Act 1960 Akta Banci 1960 Provides for the taking of a census from time to time. | 2013-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 19 | Elections Act 1958 Akta Pilihan Raya 1958 Concerns: providing for elections to the Dewan Rakyat and the Legislative Assemblies of the States. | 2016-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 21 | Age of Majority Act 1971 Akta Umur Dewasa 1971 Amends and consolidates the law relating to the age of majority. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 22 | Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj Pension Act 1971 Akta Pencen Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj 1971 Provides for the pension and privileges of Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj upon his retirement from the office of Prime Minister of Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 25 | Summonses and Warrants (Special Provisions) Act 1971 Akta (Peruntukan-Peruntukan Khas) Saman dan Waran 1971 Makes provisions for reciprocal arrangements with respect to service of summonses, subpoenas and certain warrants between Malaysia and Singapore and certain other countries. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 26 | Legal Aid Act 1971 Akta Bantuan Guaman 1971 Makes provisions for the grant of legal aid to certain persons and for matters connected with it. | 1947-06-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 27 | Private Agencies Act 1971 Akta Agensi Persendirian 1971 Controls the business of private agencies. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 28 | Kootu Funds (Prohibition) Act 1971 Akta (Larangan) Kumpulan Wang Kutu 1971 Prohibits the registration or licensing of businesses which promote or are designed to promote kootu funds and the registration of companies which have as their object or as one of their objects the promotion of schemes or arrangements variously known as kootus, cheetus, chit funds, hweis, tontines or otherwise as well as to make it unlawful for any person to carry on the business of promoting such schemes or arrangements. | 2014-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 29 | National Sports Council of Malaysia Act 1971 Akta Majlis Sukan Negara Malaysia 1971 Establishes the National Sports Council of Malaysia and provides for matters connected with it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 30 | Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 Akta Universiti dan Kolej Universiti 1971 Provides for the establishment, maintenance and administration of Universities and University Colleges and for other matters connected with it. | 2012-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 31 | Election Commission Act 1957 Akta Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya 1957 Makes provision for the remuneration, privileges and protection of members of the Election Commission, for the punishment of offences in connection with the Election Commission, and for other matters connected with it. | 2016-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 32 | National Language Acts 1963/67 Akta Bahasa Kebangsaan 1963/67 Consolidates the law relating to the use of the national language. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 33 | Bankers' Books (Evidence) Act 1949 Akta Buku Jurubank (Keterangan) 1949 Provides for the law of evidence relating to bankers’ books. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 34 | Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1949 Akta Perintah Nafkah (Kemudahan bagi Penguatkuasaan) 1949 Facilitates the enforcement in Malaysia of maintenance orders made in reciprocating countries and vice versa. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 36 | Synod of the Diocese of West Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1971 Akta (Pemerbadanan) Synod Diocese Malaysia Barat 1971 Incorporates the Synod of the Diocese of West Malaysia. | 2018-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 37 | Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 Akta Senjata Api (Penalti Lebih Berat) 1971 Provides increased penalties for the use of firearms in the commission of certain offences and for certain offences relating to firearms, and makes special provision relating to the jurisdiction of courts in respect of offences thereunder and their trial. | 2023-07-04 | EN · BM |
| Act 39 | Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1971 Akta Pewarisan (Peruntukan Keluarga) 1971 | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 41 | Loan (International Tin Buffer Stock) Act 1971 Akta Pinjaman (Stok Penimbal Timah Antarabangsa) 1971 Authorizes the borrowing of a sum not exceeding the sum of ninety-two million ringgit in order to finance the payment of Malaysia’s share in the Buffer Stock to be established under Article 20 of the International Tin Agreement 1971. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 44 | Fishermen's Associations Act 1971 Akta Persatuan Nelayan 1971 Establishes Fishermen’s Associations in Malaysia and provides for matters connected with it. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 45 | Judges' Remuneration Act 1971 Akta Saraan Hakim 1971 Provides for the remuneration of Judges and for the pensions and other benefits of their dependants. | 2026-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 49 | Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia Act 1971 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia 1971 Incorporates the Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia. | 2013-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 50 | Medical Act 1971 Akta Perubatan 1971 Consolidates and amends the law relating to the registration of medical practitioners, the control and regulation of the practice of medicine, provides for certain provisions with regard to a period of service in the public services after full registration as a medical practitioner; and makes provisions for matters connected thereto. | 2022-08-23 | EN · BM |
| Act 51 | Dental Act 1971 Akta Pergigian 1971 Consolidates and amends the law relating to the registration and practice of dental practitioners and for national purposes to provide for certain provisions with regard to a period of service in the public services after registration as a dental practitioner; and makes provision for purposes connected with the aforesaid matters. | 2021-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 53 | Income Tax Act 1967 Akta Cukai Pendapatan 1967 Provides for the imposition of income tax. | 2026-01-01 | EN |
| Act 55 | Subordinate Courts Rules Act 1955 Akta Kaedah-Kaedah Mahkamah Rendah 1955 Provides for regulating and prescribing practice and procedure in proceedings in the Subordinate Courts in Malaysia. | 2020-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 56 | Evidence Act 1950 Akta Keterangan 1950 Defines the law of evidence. Our guide to this Act → | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 59 | City of Kuala Lumpur Act 1971 Akta Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur 1971 Makes provision for changes in title and other matters consequential on the conferment of the status of a City on the Municipality of the Federal Capital of Kuala Lumpur. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 60 | Legitimacy Act 1961 Akta Kesahtarafan 1961 Provides for the legitimation of children born out of wedlock. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 61 | Financial Procedure Act 1957 Akta Tatacara Kewangan 1957 Provides for the control and management of the public finances of Malaysia, and for financial and accounting procedure, including procedure for the collection, custody and payment of the public moneys of the Federation and of the States, and the purchase, custody and disposal of public property, other than land, of the Federation and of the States. | 2023-11-15 | EN |
| Act 62 | Audit Act 1957 Akta Audit 1957 Makes provision for the audit of the accounts of the Federation, of the States and of certain other authorities and specified bodies. | 2024-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 65 | Gaming Tax Act 1972 Akta Cukai Perjudian 1972 Provides for the imposition of gaming tax. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 66 | Loan Guarantee Act 1972 Akta Jaminan Pinjaman 1972 Provides for the application of certain provisions of the Loans (Asian Development Bank) Act 1968 [Act 410], a guarantee by the Federation of a loan by the Asian Development Bank to Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Limited. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 67 | Civil Law Act 1956 Akta Undang-Undang Sivil 1956 Deals with the civil law to be administered in Malaysia. Our guide to this Act → | 2019-10-01 | EN |
| Act 69 | Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority Act 1972 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Pertanian Kemubu 1972 Incorporates the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 70 | Muda Agricultural Development Authority Act 1972 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Pertanian Muda 1972 Incorporates the Muda Agricultural Development Authority. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 71 | Weights and Measures Act 1972 Akta Timbang dan Sukat 1972 Regulates weights and measures and instruments for weighing and measuring and makes provisions for matters connected therewith. | 2017-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 74 | St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1972 Akta (Perbadanan) St. John Ambulans Malaysia 1972 Incorporates the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia and for the purposes connected therewith. | 2019-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 75 | Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara Act 1972 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara 1972 Incorporates the Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara and provides for matters connected with it. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 77 | Armed Forces Act 1972 Akta Angkatan Tentera 1972 Amends and consolidates the law relating to the establishment, government and discipline of the armed forces of Malaysia. | 2022-07-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 78 | National Registration Act 1959 Akta Pendaftaran Negara 1959 Provides for the registration of persons in Malaysia, for the issue of identity cards and for purposes connected with it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 80 | National Library Act 1972 Akta Perpustakaan Negara 1972 Provides for the establishment of the National Library. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 81 | Pawnbrokers Act 1972 Akta Pemegang Pajak Gadai 1972 Provides for the regulation and control of the business of pawnbroking, the protection of pawners and pledges pawned in the course of such business. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 83 | Continental Shelf Act 1966 Akta Pelantar Benua 1966 Deals with continental shelf of Malaysia, the exploration thereof and the exploitation of its natural resources. | 2011-12-01 | EN |
| Act 85 | Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority Act 1972 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Kemajuan Pekebun Kecil Perusahaan Getah 1972 Makes provision for the establishment and incorporation of the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority and for connected purposes. | 2016-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 86 | Superior of the Institute of the Congregation of the Brothers of Mercy (Incorporation) Act 1972 Akta (Perbadanan) Superior Of The Institute Of The Congregation Of The Brothers Of Mercy 1972 Incorporates the Superior of the Institute of the Congregation of the Brothers of Mercy. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 88 | Official Secrets Act 1972 Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1972 Revises and consolidates the law relating to the protection of official secrets. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 91 | Courts of Judicature Act 1964 Akta Mahkamah Kehakiman 1964 Deals with the Superior Courts of Judicature. Our guide to this Act → | 2024-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 92 | Subordinate Courts Act 1948 Akta Mahkamah Rendah 1948 Deals with the inferior courts in *Malaysia. | 2023-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 94 | Accountants Act 1967 Akta Akauntan 1967 Provides for the registration of accountants and matters connected with it. | 2024-06-21 | EN |
| Act 95 | Petroleum Mining Act 1966 Akta Perlombongan Petroleum 1966 Makes provision with regard to mining for petroleum. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 96 | Loans Guarantee (Bodies Corporate) Act 1965 Akta Jaminan Pinjaman (Pertubuhan Perbadanan) 1965 Authorizes the Government to guarantee loans raised by certain bodies corporate. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 97 | Probate and Administration Act 1959 Akta Probet dan Pentadbiran 1959 Deals with probate and letters of administration. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 98 | Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955 Akta Harta Pesaka Kecil (Pembahagian) 1955 Deals with the distribution of small estates of deceased persons. Our guide to this Act → | 2024-07-15 | EN |
| Act 99 | Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act 1958 Akta Penguatkuasaan Penghakiman Bersaling 1958 Provides for the reciprocal enforcement of judgments of superior courts. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 100 | Trust Companies Act 1949 Akta Syarikat Amanah 1949 Provides for registration and regulation of trust companies in Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 101 | Tabung Angkatan Tentera Act 1973 Akta Tabung Angkatan Tentera 1973 Provides for the establishment of a fund to be known as the Tabung Angkatan Tentera for the primary purposes of providing superannuation and other benefits for contributors, and for the ancillary purposes of promoting the socio-economic development and welfare of, and providing other benefits for, retiring and retired personnel of the regular forces of Malaysia and designated members of the volunteer forces. | 2022-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 103 | Entertainments Duty Act 1953 Akta Duti Hiburan 1953 Imposes a duty in respect of admission to entertainments. | 2023-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 104 | Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah Act 1973 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah 1973 | 2018-11-01 | EN |
| Act 105 | Malaysian Timber Industry Board (Incorporation) Act 1973 Akta Lembaga Perindustrian Kayu Malaysia (Perbadanan) 1973 Repeals the Malaysian Timber Export Industry Board (Incorporation) Act 1966 and dissolve the Malaysian Timber Export Industry Board to establish the Malaysian Timber Industry Board and provide for matters connected therewith, and makes better provisions respecting the Malaysian timber industry. | 2014-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 108 | Good Shepherd Nuns (Incorporation) Act 1973 Akta (Perbadanan) Good Shepherd Nuns 1973 Incorporates the Sister Superior of the Good Stepherd Nuns in Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 109 | Farmers' Organization Act 1973 Akta Pertubuhan Peladang 1973 Provides for the registration of Farmers’ Organizations, the control and supervision of such Farmers’ Organizations. | 2012-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 110 | Farmers' Organization Authority Act 1973 Akta Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang 1973 Incorporates the Farmers’ Organization Authority. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 114 | Judicial Proceedings (Regulation of Reports) Act 1962 Akta Prosiding Kehakiman (Pengawalseliaan Laporan) 1962 Regulates the publication of reports of judicial proceedings in such manner as to prevent injury to public morals. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 115 | Notaries Public Act 1959 Akta Notari Awam 1959 | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 117 | Architects Act 1967 Akta Arkitek 1967 Provides for the registration of architects, sole proprietorships, partnerships and bodies corporate providing architectural consultancy services, interior designers and building draughtsmen. | 2016-03-01 | EN |
| Act 118 | Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 Akta Pemajuan Perumahan (Kawalan dan Pelesenan) 1966 Provides for the control and licensing of the business of housing development in Peninsular Malaysia, the protection of the interest of purchasers. Our guide to this Act → | 2016-03-02 | EN · BM |
| Act 119 | Commissions of Enquiry Act 1950 Akta Suruhanjaya Siasatan 1950 | 2000-02-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 120 | Government Contracts Act 1949 Akta Kontrak Kerajaan 1949 Provides for the making of contracts on behalf of the Government, and the Governments of the States. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 122 | Control of Supplies Act 1961 Akta Kawalan Bekalan 1961 Provides for the control and rationing of supplies. | 2022-05-31 | EN |
| Act 127 | Environmental Quality Act 1974 Akta Kualiti Alam Sekeliling 1974 Deals with the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment. | 2024-07-07 | EN · BM |
| Act 128 | Petroleum and Electricity (Control of Supplies) Act 1974 Akta Petroleum dan Elektrik (Kawalan Bekalan) 1974 Makes temporary provisions for the control of petroleum and electricity supplies. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 129 | Geological Survey Act 1974 Akta Penyiasatan Kaji Bumi 1974 Concerns: regulate and control geological surveys, establishes geological archives. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 130 | Human Tissues Act 1974 Akta Tisu Manusia 1974 Makes provision with respect to the use of parts of human bodies of deceased persons for therapeutic purposes and for purposes of medical education and research. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 132 | Income Tax (Tin Buffer Stock Contributions and Repayments) Act 1974 Akta Cukai Pendapatan (Caruman dan Pembayaran Balik Stok Penimbal Timah) 1974 Makes provision for the treatment for income tax purposes of contributions and repayments under the Tin Control (Buffer Stock) Regulations 1972. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 133 | Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 Akta Jalan, Parit dan Bangunan 1974 Amends and consolidates the laws relating to street, drainage and building in local authority areas in Peninsular Malaysia. | 2019-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 134 | Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 Akta Orang Asli 1954 Provides for the protection, well-being and advancement of the aboriginal peoples of Peninsular Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 135 | Partnership Act 1961 Akta Perkongsian 1961 | 2006-06-01 | |
| Act 136 | Contracts Act 1950 Akta Kontrak 1950 Deals with contracts. Our guide to this Act → | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 137 | Specific Relief Act 1950 Akta Relif Spesifik 1950 Deals with specific relief. Our guide to this Act → | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 138 | Registration of Engineers Act 1967 Akta Pendaftaran Jurutera 1967 Provides for the registration of engineers, and sole proprietorships, partnership and bodies corporate providing professional engineering services. | 2015-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 139 | Factories and Machinery Act 1967 Akta Kilang dan Jentera 1967 Provides for the control of factories with respect to matters relating to the safety, health and welfare of person therein, the registration and inspection of machinery. | 2016-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 140 | Penang Port Commission Act 1955 Akta Suruhanjaya Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang 1955 Deals with the Port Commission for the Port of Penang. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 141 | Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Act 1965 Akta Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan 1965 Incorporates the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority to supervise, co-ordinates, regulates and improve the marketing of agricultural produce in Malaysia including the importing and exporting of agricultural produce, provides credit facilities for such marketing. | 2025-11-15 | EN |
| Act 142 | Kootu Funds (Validation) Act 1974 Akta Kumpulan Wang Kutu (Pengesahan) 1974 Validates for the purposes of winding up certain past transactions in respect of kootu funds operated by companies. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 144 | Petroleum Development Act 1974 Akta Kemajuan Petroleum 1974 Provides for exploration and exploitation of petroleum whether onshore or offshore by a Corporation in which will be vested the entire ownership in and the exclusive rights, powers, liberties and privileges in respect of the said petroleum, and controls the carrying on of downstream activities and development relating to petroleum and its products; to provide for the establishment of a Corporation under the Companies Act 1965 [Act 125] or under the law relating to the incorporation of companies and for the powers of that Corporation;. | 2013-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 145 | Politeknik Ungku Omar Act 1974 Akta Politeknik Ungku Omar 1974 Provides for the establishment, maintenance, and administration of the Politeknik Ungku Omar. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 146 | Bank Simpanan Nasional Act 1974 Akta Bank Simpanan Nasional 1974 Repeals the Post Office Savings Bank Act 1948 and incorporates the Bank Simpanan Nasional to promote and mobilize savings, particularly from small savers, encourages thrift, provides means for savings by the general public, provides for the transfer to and for vesting in the Bank of the functions, assets and liabilities of the Post Office Savings Bank and makes provisions for other matters connected therewith. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 147 | Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974 Akta Doktor Veterinar 1974 Makes provision for the registration and practice of veterinary surgeons and for national purposes to provide for certain provisions with regard to a period of service in the public services after registration; and makes provision for purposes connected with the aforesaid matters. | 2018-04-01 | EN |
| Act 148 | Carriage by Air Act 1974 Akta Pengangkutan Melalui Udara 1974 Gives effect to certain Conventions relating to carriage by air and provides for matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto. | 2015-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 149 | Pesticides Act 1974 Akta Racun Makhluk Perosak 1974 Controls pesticides. | 2023-03-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 150 | Passports Act 1966 Akta Pasport 1966 | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 152 | Registration of Births and Deaths (Special Provisions) Act 1975 Akta Pendaftaran Kelahiran dan Kematian (Peruntukan-Peruntukan Khas) 1975 Provides for the registration of births and deaths among citizens of Malaysia occurring while on pilgrimage to the Hedjaz. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 153 | Islamic Development Bank Act 1975 Akta Bank Pembangunan Islam 1975 Gives effect to an international agreement for the establishment and operation of the Islamic Development Bank and enables Malaysia to be a member thereof and makes provisions for matters connected therewith. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 154 | Destruction of Disease-Bearing Insects Act 1975 Akta Pemusnahan Serangga Pembawa Penyakit 1975 Provides for the destruction and control of diseasebearing insects and for the medical examination and treatment of persons suffering from insect-borne diseases. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 155 | Immigration Act 1959/63 Akta Imigresen 1959/63 Deals with immigration. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 156 | Industrial Co-Ordination Act 1975 Akta Penyelarasan Perindustrian 1975 Provides for the co-ordination a nd orderly development of manufacturing activities in Malaysia, for the establishment of an Industrial Advisory Council. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 158 | Chemists Act 1975 Akta Ahli Kimia 1975 Incorporates the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry and provides for matters connected therewith and for other incidental matters. | 2015-11-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 159 | Employment Information Act 1953 Akta Maklumat Pekerjaan 1953 Facilitates the collection of information regarding the terms of service and conditions of work of employed persons. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 160 | Malaysian Currency (Ringgit) Act 1975 Akta Mata Wang Malaysia (Ringgit) 1975 Changes the name of the unit of Malaysian currency. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 161 | Rubber Price Stabilization Act 1975 Akta Penstabilan Harga Getah 1975 Provides for the co-ordination, implementation and control of activities necessary for the stabilization of price of rubber for these purposes to establish an advisory council and enables the establishment of a rubber stock. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 162 | Malaysian Red Cross Society (Change of Name) Act 1975 Akta Persatuan Palang Merah Malaysia (Pertukaran Nama) 1975 Changes the name and the emblem of the Malaysian Red Cross Society. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 163 | Extra-Territorial Offences Act 1976 Akta Kesalahan-Kesalahan di Luar Negeri 1976 Deals with certain offences under written laws committed in any place without and beyond the limits of Malaysia and on the high seas on board any ship or on any aircraft registered in Malaysia or otherwise as if they were committed in Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 164 | Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 Akta Membaharui Undang-Undang (Perkahwinan dan Perceraian) 1976 Provides for monogamous marriages and the solemnization and registration of such marriages; to amend and consolidate the law relating to divorce; and provides for matters incidental thereto. *[Throughout Malaysia—1 March 1982, P.U. (B) 73/1982]. Our guide to this Act → | 2018-12-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 165 | Law Reform (Eradication of Illicit Samsu) Act 1976 Akta Membaharui Undang-Undang (Penghapusan Samsu Gelap) 1976 Provides for the eradication of the manufacture, trafficking and consumption of illicit samsu. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 166 | Legal Profession Act 1976 Akta Profesion Undang-Undang 1976 Consolidates the law relating to the legal profession in Malaysia. Our guide to this Act → | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 167 | Plant Quarantine Act 1976 Akta Kuarantin Tumbuhan 1976 Amends and consolidates the laws relating to the controls, prevention and eradication of agricultural pests, noxious plants and plant diseases and extends co-operation in the control of the movement of pests in international trade. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 169 | Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 Akta Cukai Keuntungan Harta Tanah 1976 Provides for the imposition, assessment and collection of a tax on gains derived from the disposal of real property. | 2026-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 171 | Local Government Act 1976 Akta Kerajaan Tempatan 1976 Revises and consolidates the laws relating to local government. | 2012-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 172 | Town and Country Planning Act 1976 Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 1976 Provides for the proper control and regulation of town and country planning in Peninsular Malaysia and for purposes connected therewith or ancillary thereto. | 2021-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 173 | Universiti Teknologi MARA Act 1976 Akta Universiti Teknologi MARA 1976 Provides for the establishment, maintenance and administration of the Universiti Teknologi MARA and for other connected matters. | 2021-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 174 | Educational Institutions (Discipline) Act 1976 Akta Institusi-Institusi Pelajaran (Tatatertib) 1976 Provides for matters related to discipline in educational institutions. | 2019-03-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 175 | Trade Marks Act 1976 Akta Cap Dagangan 1976 | 2019-12-27 | EN |
| Act 176 | Excise Act 1976 Akta Eksais 1976 Amends and consolidates the law relating to excise in Malaysia. | 2023-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 177 | Industrial Relations Act 1967 Akta Perhubungan Perusahaan 1967 (Terjemahan 1976) Promotes and maintains industrial harmony and provides for the regulation of the relations between employers and workmen and their trade unions and the prevention and settlement of any differences or disputes arising from their relationship and generally to deal with trade disputes and matters arising therefrom. Our guide to this Act → | 2021-11-01 | EN |
| Act 178 | Tun Razak Foundation Act 1976 Akta Yayasan Tun Razak 1976 Establishes the Tun Razak Foundation and provides for the management of that Foundation. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 180 | Medical Assistants (Registration) Act 1977 Akta Pembantu Perubatan (Pendaftaran) 1977 Provides for the establishment of a Medical Assistants (Registration) Board, the registration of medical assistants. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 181 | Revenue Growth Grants Act 1977 Akta Pemberian Pertambahan Hasil 1977 Provides revenue growth grants to the State Governments on the basis of the growth of federal revenue in order to give financial assistance to the State Governments for specific purposes. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 183 | Destitute Person's Act 1977 Akta Orang-Orang Papa 1977 Provides for the care and rehabilitation of destitute persons and for the control of vagrancy. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 184 | International Monetary Fund (Ratification of Second Amendment to the Articles of Agreement) Act 1977 Akta Kumpulan Wang Antarabangsa (Pengesahan Pindaan Kedua kepada Perkara-Perkara Perjanjian) 1977 Provides for the ratification of the amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund pursuant to Resolution No. 31– 4 adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund on 30 April 1976. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 185 | Statutory and Local Authorities Superannuation Fund Act 1977 Akta Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Pihak-Pihak Berkuasa Berkanun dan Tempatan 1977 Provides for the grant of superannuation benefits for employees of statutory and local authorities. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 187 | Loans (Islamic Development Bank) Act 1977 Akta Pinjaman (Bank Pembangunan Islam) 1977 Provides for the raising of loans from the Islamic Development Bank by the Government of the Federation. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 188 | Treasury Bills (Local) Act 1946 Akta Bil Perbendaharaan (Tempatan) 1946 Provides for the borrowing of money by the issue of Treasury Bills in Malaysia. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 189 | Second-Hand Dealers Act 1946 Akta Peniaga Sekendhend 1946 Provides for the control and licensing of dealers in second-hand goods. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 190 | Federal Capital Act 1960 Akta Ibu Kota Persekutuan 1960 Provides for the local government of the City of Kuala Lumpur. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 191 | Abduction and Criminal Intimidation of Witnesses Act 1947 Akta Melarikan Orang dan Mengugut Saksi Secara Jenayah 1947 Provides enhanced punishments for the offences of abduction and criminal intimidation in certain circumstances. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 193 | National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949 Akta Lambang Kebangsaan (Kawalan Mempamer) 1949 Controls the display of national emblems. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 194 | Oaths and Affirmations Act 1949 Akta Sumpah dan Ikrar 1949 Deals with Oaths and Affirmations. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 196 | Trusts (State Legislatures Competency) Act 1949 Akta Amanah (Kewibawaan Badan Perundangan Negeri) 1949 Confers upon State Legislatures authority to pass laws providing for the establishment of trusts. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 197 | Registration of Businesses Act 1956 Akta Pendaftaran Perniagaan 1956 Provides for the registration of businesses. | 2017-06-01 | EN |
| Act 198 | Public Authorities Protection Act 1948 Akta Perlindungan Pihak Berkuasa Awam 1948 Deals with the protection of persons acting in the execution of statutory and other public duties. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 200 | House to House and Street Collections Act 1947 Akta Pungutan Rumah ke Rumah dan di Jalan 1947 Regulates house to house and street collections. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 201 | Betting and Sweepstake Duties Act 1948 Akta Duti Pertaruhan dan Ambil Tagan 1948 Deals with duties on betting and sweepstakes. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 202 | Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad (Special Provisions) Act 1978 Akta Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad (Peruntukan Khas) 1978 Makes special provisions for the proper management and administration of the Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad. | 2015-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 203 | Lembaga Kemajuan Kelantan Selatan Act 1978 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Kelantan Selatan 1978 Incorporates the Lembaga Kemajuan Kelantan Selatan. | 2018-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 204 | Bills of Exchange Act 1949 Akta Bil Pertukaran 1949 Deals with Bills of Exchange, Cheques and Promissory Notes. | 2011-12-01 | EN |
| Act 205 | Presumption of Survivorship Act 1950 Akta Anggapan Kepenakatan 1950 Provides for presumption of survivorship in regard to claims to property. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 206 | Arms Act 1960 Akta Senjata 1960 Deals with arms, imitation arms and ammunition. | 2023-07-04 | EN |
| Act 207 | Explosives Act 1957 Akta Bahan Letupan 1957 Deals with the manufacture, use, sale, storage, transport, import and export of explosives. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 208 | Trustee Act 1949 Akta Pemegang Amanah 1949 Deals with Trustees. | 2016-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 209 | Fees Act 1951 Akta Fi 1951 Provides for the levy of fees and payments for licences, permits and other matters to be leviable in subordinate courts and public offices. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 212 | Hire-Purchase Act 1967 Akta Sewa Beli 1967 Regulates the form and contents of hire-purchase agreements, the rights and duties of parties to such agreements and makes provisions for other matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2019-05-01 | EN |
| Act 213 | Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Act 1959 Akta Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 1959 Institute and establish a body to be known as the Board of Control of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka to promote the development of language and literature in Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 216 | Emergency (Essential Powers) Act 1979 Akta Darurat (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) 1979 Concerns: under Clause (5) of Article 150 of the Federal Constitution to enact as an Act of Parliament the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 1969 [P.U. (A) 146/1969], and provides for the validation of all subsidiary legislation made or purporting to have been made under the said Ordinance on or after 20 February 1971, and for the validation of all acts and things done under the said Ordinance or any subsidiary legislation made or purporting to have been made thereunder. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 217 | Declaration of an Area in the Bintulu District to Be a Federal Port Act 1979 Akta Pengisytiharan Kawasan dalam Daerah Bintulu Menjadi Suatu Port Persekutuan 1979 Provides for the declaration of an area in the Bintulu District in the Fourth Division of the State of Sarawak to be a federal port, for the transfer to and vesting in the Federal Government of responsibility for the development, control and administration of such port and for all other matters and things necessary therefor, incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 220 | Weekly Holidays Act 1950 Akta Hari Kelepasan Mingguan 1950 Provides for a weekly holiday for persons employed in shops, restaurants and theatres. | 2015-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 221 | Malaysia Civil Defence Act 1951 Akta Pertahanan Awam 1951 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysia Civil Defence Force and provides for its functions and powers and related matters. | 2024-10-01 | EN |
| Act 222 | Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia Act 1979 Akta Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia 1979 Deals with the Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia and the handicraft industry. | 2015-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 225 | Malaysian Examinations Council Act 1980 Akta Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia 1980 Establishes the Malaysian Examinations Council for the purpose of conducting certain examinations. | 2014-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 226 | National Parks Act 1980 Akta Taman Negara 1980 Provides for the establishment and control of National Parks. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 227 | Pensions Act 1980 Akta Pencen 1980 Provides for the administration of pensions, gratuities and other benefits for officers in the public service and their dependants. | 2024-12-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 228 | Pensions Re-Computation Act 1980 Akta Penghitungan Semula Pencen 1980 Provides for the re-computation of pensions, gratuities and other benefits for officers in the public service, who are subject to the salaries and terms and conditions of service based on the recommendations by the Suffian and Aziz Royal Commissions, and their dependants. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 230 | State Water Supply Fund (Financial and Accounting Procedure) Act 1980 Akta Kumpulan Wang Bekalan Air Negeri (Tatacara Kewangan dan Perakaunan) 1980 | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 231 | Highway Authority Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1980 Akta Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (Perbadanan) 1980 Establishes the Highway Authority Malaysia to supervise and execute the design, construction, regulation, operation and maintenance of highways, imposes and collect tolls, enter into contracts. | 2024-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 233 | Land and Mining Plans and Documents (Photographic Copies) Act 1950 Akta Pelan dan Dokumen Tanah dan Lombong (Salinan Fotograf) 1950 Provides for the validity of photographically produced plans and copies of plans and documents. | 2012-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 234 | Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952 Makes further and better provision for the regulating of the importation, exportation, manufacture, sale, and use of opium and of certain other dangerous drugs and substances, makes special provision relating to the jurisdiction of courts in respect of offences thereunder and their trial. | 2025-11-26 | EN |
| Act 235 | Customs Act 1967 Akta Kastam 1967 Deals with customs. | 2023-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 236 | Treasury Deposit Receipts Act 1952 Akta Resit Deposit Perbendaharaan 1952 Confers on the Minister of Finance power to receive money on deposit for fixed periods and pay interest thereon. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 237 | Members of Parliament (Remuneration) Act 1980 Akta Ahli Parlimen (Saraan) 1980 Provides for the remuneration of Members of Parliament and for other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2018-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 238 | Pensions Adjustment Act 1980 Akta Penyelarasan Pencen 1980 Provides for the adjustment of pensions and other benefits of officers in the public service and in statutory and local authorities and of the dependants of such officers, for the granting and adjustment of pensions and other benefits of the dependants of certain categories of such officers. | 2013-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 239 | Statutory and Local Authorities Pensions Act 1980 Akta Pencen Pihak-Pihak Berkuasa Berkanun dan Tempatan 1980 Provides for the administration of pensions, gratuities and other benefits for employees in the statutory and local authorities and their dependants pursuant to the revision of salaries and terms and conditions of service of such employees made by the Government with effect from 1 January 1976. | 2024-10-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 240 | Statutory Bodies (Accounts and Annual Reports) Act 1980 Akta Badan Berkanun (Akaun dan Laporan Tahunan) 1980 Provides for certain time limits in relation to the preparation and submission of the statements of accounts for audit of all statutory bodies incorporated pursuant to the provisions of federal law and the audit of such accounts, the preparation and submission of the annual reports of the activities of all such statutory bodies, for the tabling before each House of Parliament of such audited statements of accounts and such annual reports. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 241 | Finance Act 1981 Akta Kewangan 1981 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Supplementary Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Stamp Ordinance 1949. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 242 | Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Act 1981 Akta Penilai, Pentaksir dan Ejen-Ejen Harta Tanah 1981 Provides for the appointment of a Director General of Valuation and Property Services and for the registration of valuers, appraisers, estate agents and property managers. | 2018-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 243 | Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981 Akta Lembaga Pelabuhan Bintulu 1981 Provides for the establishment of the Bintulu Port Authority, for the transfer to and vesting in the Authority of responsibility for the development, control and administration of Bintulu Port and for all other matters and things necessary therefor, incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2015-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 244 | Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia Act 1981 Akta Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia 1981 Promotes, nurture and facilitate the development of the film industry of Malaysia, establishes the Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia and provides for matters necessary therefor, connected therewith or incidental thereto. | 2013-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 245 | State Grants (Maintenance of Local Authorities) Act 1981 Akta Pemberian kepada Negeri (Penyenggaraan Pihak-Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan) 1981 Provides the restructured local authorities with grants through the State Governments for the specific purpose of assisting the local authorities to maintain themselves. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 246 | Private Employment Agencies Act 1981 Akta Agensi Pekerjaan Swasta 1981 Regulates private employment agencies in Malaysia. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 248 | Innkeepers Act 1952 Akta Tuan Rumah Inapan 1952 Provides for the relief of innkeepers. | 2012-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 249 | Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah Act 1981 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah 1981 Incorporates the Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 250 | Federation Light Dues Act 1953 Akta Dius Api Persekutuan 1953 Imposes Light Dues. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 251 | Planters' Loans Fund (Dissolution) Act 1981 Akta Kumpulan Wang Pinjaman Pekebun (Pembubaran) 1981 Repeals the Planters’ Loans Fund Enactment, dissolves the Planters’ Loans Fund established under the said Enactment, transfers and vest all its properties and obligations to Bank Pertanian Malaysia and provides for other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 253 | Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 Akta Pendaftaran Pengangkatan 1952 Provides for the registration of adoptions. | 2014-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 254 | Limitation Act 1953 Akta Had Masa 1953 Provides for the limitation of actions and arbitrations. Our guide to this Act → | 2019-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 255 | Distress Act 1951 Akta Distres 1951 Deals with distress for rent. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 256 | Debtors Act 1957 Akta Penghutang 1957 Deals with debtors. | 2014-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 257 | Adoption Act 1952 Akta Pengangkatan 1952 Provides for the adoption of children. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 258 | Trustees (Incorporation) Act 1952 Akta Pemegang Amanah (Pemerbadanan) 1952 Provides for the incorporation of the trustees of certain bodies or association of persons. | 2013-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 259 | Indecent Advertisements Act 1953 Akta Iklan Lucah 1953 Suppress indecent advertisements and advertisements relating to the treatment of venereal disease. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 260 | Hydrogen Cyanide (Fumigation) Act 1953 Akta Hidrogen Sianida (Pewasapan) 1953 Regulates the fumigation of premises and articles with hydrogen cyanide; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 261 | Malaysian Standard Time Act 1981 Akta Waktu Standard Malaysia 1981 Provides for standard time throughout Malaysia. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 262 | Trade Unions Act 1959 Akta Kesatuan Sekerja 1959 Deals with trade unions. | 2024-09-15 | EN |
| Act 263 | Married Women and Children (Maintenance) Act 1950 Akta Perempuan Bersuami dan Anak-Anak (Nafkah) 1950 Provides for the maintenance of wives and children. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 264 | Finance Act 1982 Akta Kewangan 1982 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967 and the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 265 | Employment Act 1955 Akta Kerja 1955 Deals with employment. Our guide to this Act → | 2023-08-01 | EN |
| Act 266 | Federal Territory (Financial Arrangement) Act 1982 Akta Wilayah Persekutuan (Perkiraan Kewangan) 1982 Authorizes payments to be made by the Federation to the State of Selangor in respect of the establishment of the Federal Territory. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 267 | Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982 Akta (Perancangan) Wilayah Persekutuan 1982 Makes provisions for the control and regulating of proper planning in the Federal Territory, for the levying of development charges, and for purposes connected therewith or ancillary thereto. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 268 | Bills of Sale Act 1950 Akta Bil Jualan 1950 Deals with Bills of Sale. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 269 | Civil List Act 1982 Akta Peruntukan Diraja 1982 Makes provision for the Civil List of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and for other related matters. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 270 | Istana Negara (Royal Allowances) Act 1982 Akta Istana Negara (Elaun-Elaun Diraja) 1982 Makes provision for the grant of special allowances and other privileges to a Ruler and his Consort who have held the offices of Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong respectively. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 273 | Workmen's Compensation Act 1952 Akta Pampasan Pekerja 1952 Provides for the payment of compensation to workmen for injury suffered in the course of their employment. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 274 | Finance (No. 2) Act 1982 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 1982 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967 [Act 53], the *Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 [Act 45 of 1967], the **Stamp Ordinance 1949 [Ord. No. 59 of 1949], the Stamp Ordinance (Sabah) [Cap. 137], the Stamp Ordinance (Sarawak) [Cap. 32] and the Sales Tax Act 1972 [Act 64]. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 275 | Government Funding Act 1983 Akta Pendanaan Kerajaan 1983 Provides for the raising of funds by the Government of Malaysia in accordance with the Syariah principles and provides for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2013-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 279 | Perbadanan Pembekalan Letrik Sarawak Act 1983 Akta Perbadanan Pembekalan Letrik Sarawak 1983 Provides for the establishment of the Perbadanan Pembekalan Letrik Sarawak, for the functions of the corporation and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 281 | Food Act 1983 Akta Makanan 1983 Protects the public against health hazards and fraud in the preparation, sale and use of food, and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2024-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 282 | Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang Act 1983 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang 1983 Incorporates the Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang. | 2013-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 283 | Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 Akta Penagih Dadah (Rawatan dan Pemulihan) 1983 Provides for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependants. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 284 | Raja-Raja and the Yang Di-Pertua-Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Higher Studies Scholarship Fund Act 1983 Akta Kumpulan Wang Biasiswa Pengajian Tinggi Raja-Raja dan yang Di-Pertua-Yang Di-Pertua Negeri 1983 Establishes the Raja-Raja and the Yang di-Pertua-Yang di-Pertua Negeri Higher Studies Scholarship Fund and provides for the management of that Fund. | 2021-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 286 | Defamation Act 1957 Akta Fitnah 1957 Deals with the law of libel and slander and other malicious falsehoods. Our guide to this Act → | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 288 | Lotteries Act 1952 Akta Loteri 1952 Makes provision for the grant of permits for the promotion of public and private lotteries for philanthropic, religious, educational, welfare and other charitable purposes, makes provision for the levy of a tax on lotteries. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 289 | Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 Akta Rumah Perjudian Terbuka 1953 Deals with the suppression of common gaming houses, public gaming, and public lotteries. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 290 | Medicines (Advertisement and Sale) Act 1956 Akta Ubat (Iklan dan Penjualan) 1956 Prohibits certain advertisements relating to medical matters and regulates the sale of substances recommended as a medicine. | 2013-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 291 | Patents Act 1983 Akta Paten 1983 Makes better provisions in the law relating to patents. | 2023-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 292 | Lembaga Kemajuan Ternakan Negara (Dissolution) Act 1983 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Ternakan Negara (Pembubaran) 1983 Repeals the Lembaga Kemajuan Perusahaan Haiwan Negara Act 1972 [Act 73], dissolves the Lembaga Kemajuan Ternakan Negara established under the Act, transfers all its properties to the Government. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 293 | Finance Act 1983 Akta Kewangan 1983 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Stamp Ordinance 1949, the Stamp Ordinance (Sabah), the Stamp Ordinance (Sarawak), the Finance (Estate Duty) Act 1980, the Sales Tax Act 1972, the Service Tax Act 1975, the Excise Act 1976 and the Customs Act 1967. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 294 | Goods Vehicle Levy Act 1983 Akta Levi Kenderaan Barang-Barang 1983 Provides for the imposition of a levy on all goods vehicles leaving or entering Malaysia and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2023-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 295 | Military Manoeuvres Act 1983 Akta Manuver Tentera 1983 Consolidates the laws relating to military manoeuvres. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 296 | Public Order (Preservation) Act 1958 Akta Ketenteraman Awam (Pemeliharaan) 1958 | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 297 | Prevention of Crime Act 1959 Akta Pencegahan Jenayah 1959 Provides for the more effectual prevention of crime throughout Malaysia and for the control of criminals, members of secret societies, terrorists and other undesirable persons. | 2018-01-01 | EN |
| Act 298 | Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959 Akta Kawasan Larangan dan Tempat Larangan 1959 Provides for protected areas and places. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 299 | Births and Deaths Registration Act 1957 Akta Pendaftaran Kelahiran dan Kematian 1957 Deals with the registration of births and deaths. | 2018-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 300 | Distribution Act 1958 Akta Pembahagian 1958 Deals with the law of distribution of intestate estates. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 301 | Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan 1984 Regulates the use of printing presses and the printing, importation, production, reproduction, publishing and distribution of publications. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 302 | Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 Akta Petroleum (Langkah-Langkah Keselamatan) 1984 Consolidates laws relating to safety in the transportation, storage and utilization of petroleum and provides for matters relating thereto. | 2022-02-02 | EN · BM |
| Act 303 | Islamic Family Law (Federal Territory) Act 1984 Akta Undang-Undang Keluarga Islam (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1984 Enact certain provisions of the Islamic Family Law in respect of marriage, divorce, maintenance, guardianship, and other matters connected with family life. Our guide to this Act → | 2014-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 304 | Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 Akta Pelesenan Tenaga Atom 1984 Provides for the regulation and control of atomic energy, for the establishment of standards on liability for nuclear damage and for matters connected therewith or related thereto. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 305 | National Defence Fund (Dissolution and Transfer) Act 1984 Akta Tabung Pertahanan Negara (Pembubaran dan Pemindahan) 1984 Dissolves the National Defence Fund and transfers all its properties and liabilities to the National Heroes Welfare Trust Fund, and provides for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 306 | Federal Roads (Private Management) Act 1984 Akta Jalan-Jalan Persekutuan (Pengurusan Persendirian) 1984 Provides for a person to demand, collect and retain tolls in respect of a Federal road, bridge or ferry. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 307 | Aviation Offences Act 1984 Akta Kesalahan-Kesalahan Penerbangan 1984 Gives effect to the Convention on Offences and Certain other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft signed at Tokyo on 14 September 1963, the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft signed at The Hague on 16 December 1970, the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation signed at Montreal on 23 September 1971, and the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts of Violence at Airports Serving International Civil Aviation, concluded at Montreal on 24 Februay 1988. | 2012-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 308 | Child Care Centre Act 1984 Akta Taman Asuhan Kanak-Kanak 1984 Provides for the registration, control and inspection of child care centres. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 309 | Finance Act 1984 Akta Kewangan 1984 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Supplementary Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Ordinance 1949, the Stamp Ordinance (Sabah), the Stamp Ordinance (Sarawak), the Estate Duty Enactment 1941, the Estate Duty Ordinance (Sabah), the Estate Duty Ordinance (Sarawak) and the Finance (Estate Duty) Act 1980. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 311 | Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1984 Akta Zon Ekonomi Eksklusif 1984 Concerns: pertaining to the exclusive economic zone and certain aspects of the continental shelf of Malaysia and provides for the regulation of activities in the zone and on the continental shelf. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 313 | National Forestry Act 1984 Akta Perhutanan Negara 1984 Provides for the administration, management and conservation of forests and forestry development within the States of Malaysia and for connected purposes. | 2025-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 314 | Wood-Based Industries (State Legislatures Competency) Act 1984 Akta Industri Berasas Kayu (Kekuasaan Badan Perundangan Negeri) 1984 Confers on State Legislatures authority to pass laws with respect to the establishment and operation of wood-based industries. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 315 | Finance Act 1985 Akta Kewangan 1985 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967 and the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 316 | Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985 Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Langkah-Langkah Pencegahan Khas) 1985 Provides for the preventive detention of persons associated with any activity relating to or involving the trafficking in dangerous drugs. | 2016-07-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 317 | Fisheries Act 1985 Akta Perikanan 1985 Deals with fisheries, including the conservation, management and development of maritime and estuarine fishing and fisheries, in Malaysian fisheries waters, and the monitoring, control and surveillance of local fishing vessels on the high seas; to turtles and riverine fishing in Malaysia; and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. | 2019-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 318 | Strata Titles Act 1985 Akta Hakmilik Strata 1985 Facilitates the subdivision of building or land into parcels, the disposition of titles and the collection of rent. | 2021-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 321 | Rubber Statutory Bodies Act 1985 Akta Badan Berkanun Getah 1985 Amends the Malayan Rubber Fund (Research and Development) Ordinance 1958* and the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia Act 1966**. | 2012-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 322 | Telecommunication Services (Successor Company) Act 1985 Akta Perkhidmatan Telekomunikasi (Syarikat Pengganti) 1985 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Government of Malaysia relating to telecommunication services in a company, makes financial arrangements for that company, provides for matters relating to staff. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 323 | Finance (No. 2) Act 1985 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 1985 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Supplementary Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Share (Land Based Company) Transfer Tax Act 1984 and the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 325 | Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 Akta Kedah dan Pulau Pinang (Pengubahan Sempadan) 1985 Concerns: under Article 2 of the Federal Constitution to alter a part of the boundary between the States of Kedah and Penang. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 326 | Printing of Qur'anic Texts Act 1986 Akta Pencetakan Teks Al-Qur'an 1986 Regulates the printing, importation, sale, publication and distribution of Qur’anic texts and Qur’anic material. | 2023-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 327 | Promotion of Investments Act 1986 Akta Penggalakan Pelaburan 1986 | 2022-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 328 | Finance Act 1986 Akta Kewangan 1986 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Share (Land Based Company) Transfer Tax Act 1984, the Cinematograph Film Hire Duty Act 1965, the Stamp Ordinance 1949, the Stamp Ordinance (Sabah), the Sales Tax Act 1972 and the Service Tax Act 1975. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 329 | Finance (No. 2) Act 1986 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 1986 Amends the Customs Act 1967, the Sales Tax ct 1972, the Excise Act 1976 and the Service Tax Act 1975. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 330 | Finance (Banking and Financial Institutions) Act 1986 Akta Kewangan (Bank dan Institusi Kewangan) 1986 Amends the Central Bank of Malaysia Ordinance 1958, the Finance Companies Act 1969, the Banking Act 1973 and the Islamic Banking Act 1983. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 331 | Deposit of Library Material Act 1986 Akta Penyerahan Bahan Perpustakaan 1986 Makes provision for the collection, conservation, bibliographical control and use of library material published in Malaysia. | 2021-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 332 | Copyright Act 1987 Akta Hakcipta 1987 Makes better provisions in the law relating to copyright. | 2022-06-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 333 | Road Transport Act 1987 Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 Makes provision for the regulation of motor vehicles and of traffic on roads and other matters with respect to roads and vehicles thereon; to make provision for the protection of third parties against risks arising out of the use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of means of and facilities for transport; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of means of and facilities for construction and adaptation of motor vehicles; and makes provision for connected purposes. Our guide to this Act → | 2023-10-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 334 | Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 Akta Lembaga Pelesenan Kenderaan Perdagangan 1987 Provides for the licensing and regulating of commercial vehicles. | 2025-07-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 336 | Minor Offences Act 1955 Akta Kesalahan Kecil 1955 Deals with minor offences. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 337 | Finance Act 1987 Akta Kewangan 1987 | 2019-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 339 | National Trust Fund Act 1988 Akta Kumpulan Wang Amanah Negara 1988 Establishes the National Trust Fund and provides for the management of that Fund. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 340 | Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Perlucuthakan Harta) 1988 Makes provisions for offences in relation to property, and for the seizure and forfeiture of property, connected with activity related to offences under this Act, the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, or any foreign law corresponding to these Acts or to the provisions for offences under these Acts; for assistance to foreign countries in relation to matters connected with dangerous drugs; and for matters connected with the aforesaid provisions. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 341 | Fire Services Act 1988 Akta Perkhidmatan Bomba 1988 Makes necessary provision for the effective and efficient functioning of the Fire and Rescue Department, for the protection of persons and property from fire risks or emergencies. | 2023-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 342 | Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 Akta Pencegahan dan Pengawalan Penyakit Berjangkit 1988 Amends and consolidates the law relating to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. | 2020-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 343 | Malaysian Cocoa Board (Incorporation) Act 1988 Akta Lembaga Koko Malaysia (Pemerbadanan) 1988 Establishes the Malaysian Cocoa Board. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 344 | Police Act 1967 Akta Polis 1967 Deals with the organization, discipline, powers and duties of the Royal Malaysia Police. | 2024-05-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 345 | Criminal Justice Act 1953 Akta Keadilan Jenayah 1953 Deals with penal servitude, methods of imprisonment and whipping;. | 2013-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 346 | Wills Act 1959 Akta Wasiat 1959 Deals with the law on wills. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 347 | Houses of Parliament (Privileges and Powers) Act 1952 Akta Majlis Parlimen (Keistimewaan dan Kuasa) 1952 Deals with the powers and privileges of the Houses of Parliament, freedom of speech and debate or proceedings in such Houses and protection to persons employed in the publication of papers of such Houses. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 348 | Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act 1959 Akta Pegawai-Pegawai Diplomat dan Konsul (Sumpah dan Fee) 1959 Provides for the administration of oaths and the levy of fees by diplomatic and consular officers. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 349 | Federal Lands Commissioner Act 1957 Akta Pesuruhjaya Tanah Persekutuan 1957 Deals with the establishment and incorporation of a Federal Lands Commissioner. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 350 | Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966 Akta Kanak-Kanak dan Orang Muda (Pekerjaan) 1966 Regulates the employment of children and young persons. | 2019-01-10 | EN |
| Act 351 | Guardianship of Infants Act 1961 Akta Penjagaan Budak 1961 Provides for the guardianship of infants. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 352 | Population and Family Development Act 1966 Akta Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga 1966 Establishes and incorporates the National Population and Family Development Board. | 2013-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 354 | Drainage Works Act 1954 Akta Kerja Penyaliran 1954 Deals with drainage works. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 355 | Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 Akta Mahkamah Syariah (Bidang Kuasa Jenayah) 1965 Our guide to this Act → | 2014-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 357 | Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 Akta Bahan-Bahan Kakisan dan Letupan dan Senjata Berbahaya 1958 | 2024-09-21 | EN · BM |
| Act 358 | Delegation of Powers Act 1956 Akta Perwakilan Kuasa 1956 Deals with the delegation of certain statutory powers and duties and the signing of certain documents. | 2020-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 359 | Government Proceedings Act 1956 Akta Prosiding Kerajaan 1956 Deals with proceedings by and against the Federal Government and the Governments of the States. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 360 | Insolvency Act 1967 Akta Insolvensi 1967 Deals with the insolvency and bankruptcy of an individual and a firm and for connected matters. | 2024-11-01 | EN |
| Act 362 | Tin Control Act 1954 Akta Kawalan Timah 1954 Provides for the control and regulation of the production, possession, sale, purchase, movement, delivery and export of tin and tin concentrates and for the purpose of implementing in Malaysia the International Tin Agreement 1953 and for purpose ancillary thereto. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 364 | Finance Act 1988 Akta Kewangan 1988 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and repeals the Share (Land Based Company) Transfer Tax Act 1984. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 365 | Kidnapping Act 1961 Akta Penculikan 1961 Provides for the detection and punishment of the offences of abduction, wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement for ransom and other related offences. | 2023-07-04 | EN |
| Act 366 | Poisons Act 1952 Akta Racun 1952 Regulates the importation, possession, manufacture, compounding, storage, transport, sale and use of poisons. | 2024-05-15 | EN |
| Act 367 | Malaysian Chamber of Mines Incorporation Act 1914 Akta Pemerbadanan Dewan Perlombongan Malaysia 1914 Incorporates the Malaysian Chamber of Mines. | 2014-07-01 | EN |
| Act 368 | Sale of Drugs Act 1952 Akta Jualan Dadah 1952 Deals with the sale of drugs. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 369 | Holidays Act 1951 Akta Hari Kelepasan 1951 Provides for public and bank holidays. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 370 | Unclaimed Moneys Act 1965 Akta Wang Tak Dituntut 1965 Deals with the payment of unclaimed moneys into the Federal Consolidated Fund. | 2024-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 371 | Registration of Pharmacists Act 1951 Akta Pendaftaran Ahli Farmasi 1951 Deals with the establishment of a Pharmacy Board and the registration of pharmacists. | 2025-04-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 373 | Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (Exercise of Functions) Act 1957 Akta yang Di-Pertuan Agong (Penjalanan Fungsi) 1957 Provides for the exercise by a Ruler of the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong whenever those functions fall to be performed by the Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong but cannot be so exercised. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 374 | Timbalan Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (Remuneration) Act 1958 Akta Timbalan yang Di-Pertuan Agong (Saraan) 1958 Makes provision for the remuneration of the Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong or other Ruler authorized by law to exercise the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 375 | Minister of Finance (Incorporation) Act 1957 Akta Menteri Kewangan (Pemerbadanan) 1957 Incorporates the Minister charged with responsibility for finance. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 376 | Federal Roads Act 1959 Akta Jalan Persekutuan 1959 Provides for the declaration of federal roads, bridges, ferries and other means of communication. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 378 | Stamp Act 1949 Akta Setem 1949 Deals with stamp duties. | 2026-01-01 | EN |
| Act 379 | Degrees and Diplomas Act 1962 Akta Ijazah dan Diploma 1962 Makes degrees or diplomas of the University of Malaya or the University of Singapore equivalent, for the purposes of existing written law, the corresponding degrees or diplomas of the former University of Malaya. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 380 | Incorporation (State Legislatures Competency) Act 1962 Akta Perbadanan (Kekompetenan Badan Perundangan Negeri) 1962 Deals with the powers of State Legislatures to make laws with respect to the incorporation of certain persons and bodies within a State. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 381 | Registration of Guests Act 1965 Akta Pendaftaran Tetamu 1965 Makes provision regarding the obligation of keepers of residential accommodation in respect of the registration of their guests, and for matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 382 | Sale of Goods Act 1957 Akta Jualan Barang 1957 Deals with the sale of goods. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 383 | Public Authorities (Control of Borrowing Powers) Act 1961 Akta Pihak-Pihak Berkuasa Awam (Kawalan Kuasa-Kuasa Meminjam) 1961 Regulates the borrowing powers and guarantees of public authorities. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 385 | Land Conservation Act 1960 Akta Pemuliharaan Tanah 1960 Deals with the conservation of hill land and the protection of soil from erosion and the inroad of silt. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 386 | Irrigation Areas Act 1953 Akta Kawasan Pengairan 1953 Deals with the establishment and regulation of irrigation areas in Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 387 | Attestation of Registrable Instruments (Mining) Act 1960 Akta Pengakusaksian Suratcara-Suratcara Boleh Daftar (Perlombongan) 1960 Deals with the attestation of instruments required to be registered under any written law relating to mining. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 388 | Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967 Akta Tafsiran 1948 dan 1967 Provides for the commencement, application, construction, interpretation and operation of written laws; to provide for matters in relation to the exercise of statutory powers and duties;. | 2015-05-01 | EN |
| Act 389 | Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation Fund Act 1966 Akta Kumpulan Wang Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman 1966 Establishes the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation Fund and provides for the management of that Fund. | 2025-06-15 | EN |
| Act 391 | Federal Housing Act 1965 Akta Perumahan Persekutuan 1965 Enables the Government of Malaysia to carry out housing schemes. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 392 | Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Act 1966 Akta Konvensyen mengenai Penyelesaian Pertikaian Pelaburan 1966 Gives legal sanction to the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 393 | Service Commissions Act 1957 Akta Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan 1957 Makes provision for the punishment of offences in connection with the Service Commissions, for the protection and remuneration of the members of the Commissions. | 2017-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 395 | Assignment of Revenue (Export Duty on Iron Ore) Act 1962 Akta Penyerahhakan Hasil (Duti Eksport Atas Bijih Besi) 1962 Provides for the assignment to States of export duty on iron ore and restricts the levying of royalties and like payments in respect of iron ore. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 396 | Assignment of Export Duty (Mineral Ores) Act 1964 Akta Penyerahhakan Duti Eksport (Bijih Mineral) 1964 Provides for the assignment by the Government of Malaysia to the State Governments of a portion of export duty collected by the Government of Malaysia in respect of certain mineral ores. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 397 | Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (Incorporation) Act 1965 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Perindustrian Malaysia (Pemerbadanan) 1965 Provides for the establishment and incorporation of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority and provides for the administration, functions and powers of the Authority. | 2014-01-01 | EN |
| Act 399 | Titles of Office Act 1949 Akta Gelaran Jawatan 1949 Deals with the changing of the titles of public offices, public bodies and Government Departments. | 2020-01-01 | EN |
| Act 400 | Moneylenders Act 1951 Akta Pemberi Pinjam Wang 1951 Provides for the regulation and control of the business of moneylending, the protection of borrowers of the monies lent in the course of such business. | 2026-10-01 | EN |
| Act 402 | Malaysian Rubber Exchange (Incorporation) Act 1962 Akta Pasaran Getah Malaysia (Pemerbadanan) 1962 Provides for the establishment of a Corporation to be known as the Malaysian Rubber Exchange for the setting up of a rubber market in Malaysia and the promotion and regulation of the rubber trade and industry. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 403 | External Loans Act 1963 Akta Pinjaman Luar Negeri 1963 Authorizes the raising of loans outside Malaysia to provide sums required for the purposes of the Federal Development Fund or for the repayment or amortization of external loans, and makes general provision with respect to external loans. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 404 | Racing Club (Public Sweepstakes) Act 1965 Akta Kelab Lumba Kuda (Ambil Tagan Awam) 1965 Empowers racing clubs to promote public sweepstakes. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 405 | Extended Credit Act 1966 Akta Kredit Lanjutan 1966 Authorizes the raising of loans outside Malaysia in the form of receiving goods or services and delaying the payment of the price therefor and the value of services together with interest thereon to some future dates. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 406 | Development Funds Act 1966 Akta Kumpulan Wang Pembangunan 1966 Deals with the Development Fund of the Federation and makes provision relating to financial procedure with respect to the Development Funds of the States. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 408 | Malaysia Productivity Corporation (Incorporation) Act 1966 Akta (Memperbadankan) Perbadananan Produktiviti Negara 1966 [no. 19 Tahun 1966] Establishes a body corporate to be called the Malaysia Productivity Corporation. | 2012-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 410 | Loans (Asian Development Bank) Act 1968 Akta Pinjaman (Bank Pembangunan Asia) 1968 Provides for the raising of loans from the Asian Development Bank by Malaysia or by certain statutory authorities. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 411 | Loans (International Bank) Act 1958 Akta Pinjaman (Bank Antarabangsa) 1958 Provides for the raising of loans from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development by Malaysia and by certain statutory authorities. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 412 | Loan Guarantee Act 1963 Akta Jaminan Pinjaman 1963 Provides for the application of certain provisions of the Loans (International Bank) Act 1958, a guarantee by Malaysia of a loan by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Limited. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 413 | Service Lands Act 1963 Akta Tanah Tentera 1963 Makes provision for the ejectment of persons unlawfully occupying any land used or to be used for the purposes of any Federation forces and incorporates the United Kingdom Services’ Lands Board. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 414 | Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963 Akta Lambang dan Nama (Mencegah Penggunaan Tak Wajar) 1963 Prevents the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes. | 2018-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 415 | Statistics Act 1965 Akta Perangkaan 1965 Deals with statistics. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 416 | Tolls (Roads and Bridges) Act 1965 Akta Tol (Jalan Raya dan Jambatan) 1965 Provides for the payment of tolls for the use of certain roads and bridges. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 417 | Malaysian Combined Cadet Force Act 1967 Akta Pasukan Kadet Bersatu Malaysia 1967 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysian Combined Cadet Force. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 418 | Waters Act 1920 Akta Air 1920 Provides for the control of rivers and streams. | 2018-02-01 | EN |
| Act 420 | Finance Act 1990 Akta Kewangan 1990 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Finance Act 1988. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 421 | Finance (No. 2) Act 1990 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 1990 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Supplementary Income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Ordinance 1949 and the Service Tax Act 1975. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 422 | Ports (Privatisation) Act 1990 Akta Pelabuhan-Pelabuhan (Penswastaan) 1990 Facilitates privatization of the port undertakings of any port authority. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 423 | Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi Act 1990 Akta Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi 1990 Incorporates the Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 424 | Powers of Attorney Act 1949 Akta Surat Kuasa Wakil 1949 Deals with powers of attorney. | 2013-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 425 | National Service Act 1952 Akta Perkhidmatan Negara 1952 Deals with the registration of persons for national service and for the call up of persons so registered to perform services in the armed forces, the police forces and civil defence forces. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 426 | Government Trustee Securities Act 1957 Akta Sekuriti Pemegang Amanah Kerajaan 1957 Enables loans of the Government of Malaysia to be treated in the United Kingdom as trustee securities. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 427 | Pineapple Industry Act 1957 Akta Perindustrian Nanas 1957 Deals with the regulation and improvement of the pineapple industry. | 2013-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 428 | International Finance Corporation Act 1957 Akta Perbadanan Kewangan Antarabangsa 1957 Enables effect to be given to an international agreement for the establishment and operation of an International Finance Corporation. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 429 | Counterfeit Coin Act 1957 Akta Syiling Lancungan 1957 Provides for the defacement of counterfeit coins. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 430 | Coin (Import and Export) Act 1957 Akta Syiling (Import dan Eksport) 1957 Regulates the import and export of coin into and from Malaysia. | 2013-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 431 | International Development Association Act 1960 Akta Persatuan Pembangunan Antarabangsa 1960 Enables Malaysia to become a member of the International Development Association by acceptance of the Articles of Agreement for the establishment and operation of the International Development Association. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 432 | Visiting Forces Act 1960 Akta Angkatan Pelawat 1960 Deals with naval, military and air forces of certain other countries visiting Malaysia, and the apprehension and disposal of deserters or absentees without leave in Malaysia from the forces of such countries. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 435 | Estate Hospital Assistants (Registration) Act 1965 Akta Pembantu Hospital Estet (Pendaftaran) 1965 Provides for the registration of estate hospital assistants and probationer estate hospital assistants. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 436 | Midwives Act 1966 Akta Bidan 1966 Deals with the registration of midwives and the conduct of midwifery. | 2024-10-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 437 | Co-Operative College (Incorporation) Act 1968 Akta Maktab Kerjasama (Pemerbadanan) 1968 (Belum Disemak) | 2025-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 438 | Free Zones Act 1990 Akta Zon Bebas 1990 Provides for the establishment of free zones in Malaysia for promoting the economic life of the country and for related purposes. | 2025-12-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 439 | Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (Remembrance Allowance) Act 1990 Akta Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (Elaun Kenangan) 1990 Provides for the grant of a remembrance allowance to the recipients of the Decoration of Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 440 | Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority Act 1990 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Bersama Malaysia-Thailand 1990 Gives effect to an agreement on the establishment and operation of the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority and makes provisions connected therewith. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 441 | Labuan Companies Act 1990 Akta Syarikat Labuan 1990 Provides for the incorporation, registration and administration of Labuan companies and foreign Labuan companies. | 2022-06-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 445 | Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990 Akta Cukai Aktiviti Perniagaan Labuan 1990 Provides for the imposition, assessment and collection of tax on a Labuan business activity carried on by a Labuan entity in or from Labuan. | 2026-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 446 | Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 Akta Standard-Standard Minimum Perumahan dan Kemudahan Pekerja 1990 Prescribes the minimum standards of housing and nurseries for employees and their dependants, accommodations for employees not accompanied by dependants and centralized accommodations, require employers to allot land for cultivation and grazing in a place of employment, require employers to provide health, hospital, medical and social amenities. | 2021-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 447 | Electricity Supply Act 1990 Akta Bekalan Elektrik 1990 Provides for the regulation of the electricity supply industry, the supply of electricity at reasonable prices, the licensing of any electrical installation, the control of any electrical installation, plant and equipment with respect to matters relating to the safety of persons and the efficient use of electricity. | 2023-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 448 | Electricity Supply (Successor Company) Act 1990 Akta Bekalan Elekrik (Syarikat Pengganti) 1990 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the National Electricity Board of the States of Malaya in a company, makes financial arrangements for that company, provides for matters relating to staff. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 450 | Married Women Act 1957 Akta Perempuan Bersuami 1957 Deals with married women. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 451 | Finance Act 1991 Akta Kewangan 1991 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Supplementary Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Customs Act 1967, the Sales Tax Act 1972, the Service Tax Act 1975 and the Excise Act 1976. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 452 | Employees Provident Fund Act 1991 Akta Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja 1991 Provides for the law relating to a scheme of savings for employees’ retirement and the management of the savings for the retirement purposes. | 2022-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 453 | Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act 1991 Akta Perindustrian Sekuriti (Depositori Pusat) 1991 Provides for the regulation of central depositories, and the deposit, holding, withdrawal of, and dealings in, securities deposited therewith. | 2013-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 455 | Tin Industry (Research and Development) Fund Act 1953 Akta Kumpulan Wang Industri Timah (Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan) 1953 Provides for the collection of a cess or cesses on the export of tin, for the establishment of a Fund into which money collected as cess is to be paid; and for the constitution of a Board to administer the Fund. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 456 | Girl Guides Act 1953 Akta Pandu Puteri 1953 Provides for the incorporation of the Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia; and further and protect the activities and interests of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 457 | Methodist Church in Malaysia Act 1955 Akta Gereja Methodist di Malaysia 1955 Provides for the holding of property within Malaysia by the Secretary of the Trustees of the Methodist Church in Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 458 | Licensed Land Surveyors Act 1958 Akta Juruukur Tanah Berlesen 1958 Deals with the licensing and control of land surveyors. | 2014-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 459 | Loans (Central Bank of Malaysia) Act 1960 Akta Pinjaman (Bank Negara Malaysia) 1960 Provides for the issue and management by the Central Bank of Malaysia of loans raised under certain laws. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 460 | Kelantan Land Settlement Act 1955 Akta Penyelesaian Tanah Kelantan 1955 Provides for revision of registers, recording of interests in land, settlement of claims, determination of owners, possessory title to land, and issue of documents of title to land, in areas from time to time declared in the State of Kelantan. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 461 | Offenders Compulsory Attendance Act 1954 Akta Kehadiran Wajib Pesalah-Pesalah 1954 Provides for the performance, in certain circumstances, of compulsory work by offenders convicted of certain offences and liable to be sentenced to imprisonment or by persons liable to be committed to prison for failure to pay a fine or debt, in lieu of being so sentenced or committed;. | 2022-09-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 462 | Asian Development Bank Act 1966 Akta Bank Pembangunan Asia 1966 Enables effect to be given to an international agreement for the establishment and operation of the Asian Development Bank and enables Malaysia to become a member thereof and makes provisions for matters connected therewith. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 463 | Railways Act 1991 Akta Keretapi 1991 Makes new provisions in the law relating to railways. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 464 | Railways (Successor Company) Act 1991 Akta Keretapi (Syarikat Pengganti) 1991 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Railway Assets Corporation in a company, makes financial arrangements for that company, provides for matters relating to staff. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 466 | Postal Services (Successor Company) Act 1991 Akta Perkhidmatan Pos (Syarikat Pengganti) 1991 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Government of Malaysia relating to postal services in a company, makes financial arrangements for that company, provides for matters relating to staff. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 467 | Airport and Aviation Services (Operating Company) Act 1991 Akta Perkhidmatan-Perkhidmatan Lapangan Terbang dan Penerbangan (Syarikat Pengendali) 1991 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Government of Malaysia relating to civil aviation in a company, makes financial arrangements for that company, provides for matters relating to staff. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 469 | Optical Act 1991 Akta Optik 1991 Provides for the registration of persons practising as opticians and optometrists, controls the practice of optometry. | 2026-03-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 470 | Social and Welfare Services Lotteries Board (Dissolution) Act 1991 Akta Lembaga Loteri Perkhidmatan Masyarakat dan Kebajikan (Pembubaran) 1991 Repeals the Social and Welfare Services Lotteries Board Act 1950-1962, dissolves the Social and Welfare Services Lotteries Board established under the Act, transfers all its properties to the Government. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 471 | Native Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1991 Akta Mahkamah-Mahkamah Anak Negeri (Bidang Kuasa Jenayah) 1991 Confers on the native courts of the States of Sabah and Sarawak jurisdiction in respect of offences. | 2012-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 472 | Bretton Woods Agreements Act 1957 Akta Perjanjian Bretton Woods 1957 Enables Malaysia to become a member of the International Monetary Fund and of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development by acceptance of the International Agreements for the establishment and operation of the Fund and Bank. | 2008-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 473 | Local Government Elections Act 1960 Akta Pilihan Raya Kerajaan Tempatan 1960 Provides for the purpose of ensuring uniformity of law and policy in respect of local government elections throughout Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 474 | Land Development Act 1956 Akta Pembangunan Tanah 1956 Provides for the establishment of a Federal development authority and local development boards to promote and carry out projects for land development and settlement, for making funds available therefor. | 2018-11-01 | EN |
| Act 476 | Finance Act 1992 Akta Kewangan 1992 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Supplementary Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Service Tax Act 1975 and the Stamp Act 1949, and repeals the Estate Duty Enactment 1941, the Estate Duty Ordinance of Sabah, the Estate Duty Ordinance of Sarawak, the Finance (Estate Duty) Act 1965, the Finance (Estate Duty) Act 1971, the Finance (Estate Duty) Act 1979 and the Finance (Estate Duty) Act 1980. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 477 | Import Duties (Validation) Act 1992 Akta Duti Import (Pengesahan) 1992 Validates the levy and collection of import duties and indemnifies the Government of Malaysia and certain officers thereof with respect to import duties levied and collected throughout Malaysia during the period from 29 March 1990 to 22 August 1991. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 478 | Revocation of Exemption from Payment of Stamp Duties Act 1992 Akta Pembatalan Pengecualian daripada Bayaran Duti-Duti Setem 1992 Repeals the provisions contained in the Acts and the Ordinance specified in the Schedule which provide for exemption from payment of stamp duties which would otherwise be payable under the Stamp Act 1949. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 479 | Extradition Act 1992 Akta Ekstradisi 1992 Deals with the extradition of fugitive criminals. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 481 | Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Act 1992 Akta Lembaga Penggalakan Pelancongan Malaysia 1992 Establishes the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board. | 2010-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 482 | Tourism Industry Act 1992 Akta Industri Pelancongan 1992 Provides for the licensing and regulation of tourism enterprises and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2020-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 483 | International Fund for Agricultural Development Act 1992 Akta Tabung Antarabangsa bagi Pembangunan Pertanian 1992 Enables Malaysia to become a member of the International Fund for Agricultural Development by acceptance of the Agreement Establishing the International Fund for Agricultural Development. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 484 | Loans (International Fund for Agricultural Development) Act 1992 Akta Pinjaman (Tabung Antarabangsa bagi Pembangunan Pertanian) 1992 Provides for the raising of loans from the International Fund for Agricultural Development by Malaysia or by certain statutory authorities. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 485 | International Organizations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1992 Akta Organisasi Antarabangsa (Keistimewaan dan Kekebalan) 1992 Deals with the privileges and immunities of certain international organizations and of persons connected therewith, and for other purposes. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 486 | Land Acquisition Act 1960 Akta Pengambilan Tanah 1960 Deals with the acquisition of land, the assessment of compensation to be made on account of such acquisition. | 2022-10-01 | EN |
| Act 487 | Quantity Surveyors Act 1967 Akta Juruukur Bahan 1967 Provides for the establishment of the Board of Quantity Surveyors, for the registration of Quantity Surveyors and approval to practise of firms or bodies corporate practising as consulting Quantity Surveyors, for the regulation of the practice of quantity surveying. | 2016-05-01 | EN |
| Act 488 | Port Authorities Act 1963 Akta Lembaga Pelabuhan 1963 Provides for the establishment of port authorities, for the functions of such authorities. | 2020-12-01 | EN |
| Act 489 | Majlis Amanah Rakyat Act 1966 Akta Majlis Amanah Rakyat 1966 Establishes a corporate body by the name of the Majlis Amanah Rakyat and for the purposes connected therewith. | 2021-02-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 490 | Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation Act 1992 Akta Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia 1992 Provides for the establishment of a body corporate by the name of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 492 | Roman Catholic Bishops (Incorporation) Act 1957 Akta Biskop Roman Katholik (Pemerbadanan) 1957 Incorporates in Malaysia the Titular Roman Catholic Bishop of Malacca Johore, the Titular Roman Catholic Bishop of Kuala Lumpur and the Titular Roman Catholic Bishop of Penang. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 493 | Entertainment (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) Act 1992 Akta Hiburan (Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur) 1992 Provides for the licensing and regulation of entertainment and places of entertainment. | 2013-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 494 | Racing (Totalizator Board) Act 1961 Akta Perlumbaan (Lembaga Totalizator) 1961 Provides for the establishment of a Totalizator Board, the powers of such Board, the conduct of betting by agencies of such Board. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 495 | Betting Act 1953 Akta Pertaruhan 1953 Suppress betting houses and betting in public places. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 497 | Finance Act 1993 Akta Kewangan 1993 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949 and the Finance Act 1991, and repeals the Supplementary Income Tax Act 1967. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 498 | Securities Commission Act 1993 Akta Suruhanjaya Sekuriti 1993 Establishes the Securities Commission Malaysia and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2016-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 500 | Direct Sales and Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act 1993 Akta Jualan Langsung dan Skim Anti-Piramid 1993 Provides for the licensing of persons carrying on direct sales business, for the regulation of direct selling, for prohibiting pyramid scheme or arrangement, chain distribution scheme or arrangement, or any similar scheme or arrangement. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 501 | Gas Supply Act 1993 Akta Bekalan Gas 1993 Provides for the licensing of the supply of gas to consumers through pipelines and related matters, the supply of gas at reasonable prices, the control of gas supply pipelines, installations and appliances with respect to matters relating to safety of persons. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 502 | Co-Operative Societies Act 1993 Akta Koperasi 1993 Makes provisions for the constitution, registration, control and regulation of co-operative societies; to promote the development of co-operative societies in accordance with the co-operative values of honesty, trustworthiness and transparency in order to contribute towards achieving the socioeconomic objectives of the nation. | 2015-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 503 | Capitation Grant Act 1993 Akta Pemberian Mengikut Bilangan Orang 1993 Amends the provisions of Part 1 of the Tenth Schedule to the Federal Constitution. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 504 | Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties Act 1993 Akta Duti Timbal Balas dan Anti-Lambakan 1993 Makes provisions for the investigation and determination of subsidies being provided on, and the dumping of, merchandise imported into Malaysia, the imposition of countervailing and anti-dumping duties to offset such subsidies or dumping. | 2014-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 505 | Administration of Islamic Law (Federal Territories) Act 1993 Akta Pentadbiran Undang-Undang Islam (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1993 Provides for the Federal Territories a law concerning the enforcement and administration of Islamic Law, the constitution and organization of the Syariah Courts, and related matters. Our guide to this Act → | 2022-06-21 | EN · BM |
| Act 506 | Care Centres Act 1993 Akta Pusat Jagaan 1993 Provides for the registration, controls, and inspection of care centres. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 507 | Abattoirs (Privatization) Act 1993 Akta Rumah Penyembelihan (Penswastaan) 1993 Facilitates privatization of abattoirs. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 510 | National Association of Women's Institutes of Malaysia Incorporation Act 1958 Akta Persatuan Institut Wanita Kebangsaan bagi Malaysia Perbadanan 1958 Incorporates the National Association of Women’s Institutes of Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 512 | Geneva Conventions Act 1962 Akta Konvensyen Geneva 1962 Enables effect to be given to certain international conventions done at Geneva on the twelfth day of August, nineteen hundred and forty-nine. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 513 | Finance Act 1994 Akta Kewangan 1994 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Stamp Act 1949. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 514 | Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 Akta Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan 1994 Makes further provisions for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to safety or health in connection with the activities of persons at work, establishes the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. | 2024-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 515 | Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act 1994 Akta Perkapalan Saudagar (Pencemaran Minyak) 1994 Makes provisions with respect to civil liability for oil and bunker oil pollution by merchant ships. | 2015-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 517 | Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (Incorporation) Act 1949 Akta Tokong Cheng Hoon Teng (Perbadanan) 1949 Incorporates the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malacca. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 518 | National Land Code (Penang and Malacca Titles) Act 1963 Akta Kanun Tanah Negara (Hakmilik Pulau Pinang dan Melaka) 1963 Provides for the introduction of a system of registration of title to land in the States of Penang and Malacca, for the issue of replacement titles, for the assimilation of such system to the National Land Code. | 2014-12-01 | EN |
| Act 520 | Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia Act 1994 Akta Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia 1994 Establishes the Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia and provides for its function relating to the construction industry. | 2017-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 521 | Domestic Violence Act 1994 Akta Keganasan Rumah Tangga 1994 Provides for legal protection in situations of domestic violence. Our guide to this Act → | 2023-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 522 | Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 Akta Kawalan Padi dan Beras 1994 Makes provisions in the law relating to padi and rice. | 2025-09-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 523 | Lembaga Padi Dan Beras Negara (Successor Company) Act 1994 Akta Lembaga Padi dan Beras Negara (Syarikat Pengganti) 1994 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Lembaga Padi dan Beras Negara in a company, makes financial arrangements for that company, provides for matters relating to staff. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 524 | Academy of Sciences Malaysia Act 1994 Akta Akademi Sains Malaysia 1994 Provides for the establishment of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 525 | Mineral Development Act 1994 Akta Pembangunan Mineral 1994 Provides for the inspection and regulation of the exploration and mining of minerals and mineral ores. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 527 | Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1950 Akta Pengangkutan Barang Melalui Laut 1950 Deals with the Carriage of Goods by Sea. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 529 | Director General of Social Welfare (Incorporation) Act 1948 Akta Ketua Pengarah Kebajikan Masyarakat (Perbadanan) 1948 Incorporates the Director General of Social Welfare, Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 530 | Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 Akta Tanah (Kawasan Penempatan Berkelompok) 1960 Provides for the purpose of ensuring uniformity of law and policy in respect of the establishment of group settlement areas and the conditions of alienation and occupation of land in such areas. | 2018-11-01 | EN |
| Act 531 | Finance Act 1995 Akta Kewangan 1995 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949 and the Promotion of Investments Act 1986. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 532 | Public Trust Corporation Act 1995 Akta Perbadanan Amanah Raya 1995 Amends the laws relating to the Public Trustee and Official Administrator, provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Public Trustee and Official Administrator in a company, regulates the exercise of functions and powers by the company and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2010-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 533 | Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia Act 1995 Akta Lembaga Hasil dalam Negeri Malaysia 1995 Establishes and incorporates the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, provides for its functions and powers. | 2024-01-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 534 | Malayan Railway Provident Fund (Dissolution) Act 1995 Akta Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Pembubaran) 1995 Repeals the Malayan Railway Provident Fund Ordinance 1952, dissolves the Malayan Railway Provident Fund established under the Ordinance, transfers all its properties to Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 535 | Tabung Haji Act 1995 Akta Tabung Haji 1995 Establishes the Lembaga Tabung Haji; and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 536 | Perbadanan Putrajaya Act 1995 Akta Perbadanan Putrajaya 1995 Incorporates the Perbadanan Putrajaya. | 2012-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 537 | Prison Act 1995 Akta Penjara 1995 Consolidates and amends the laws relating to prisons, prisoners and related matters. | 2025-12-12 | EN · BM |
| Act 538 | Town Planners Act 1995 Akta Perancang Bandar 1995 Provides for the registration of Town Planners. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 539 | Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation Malaysia Act 1995 Akta Perbadanan Pembangunan Industri Kecil dan Sederhana 1995 Provides for the establishment of the National Small and Medium Enterprises Development Council and the establishment and incorporation of the Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation Malaysia and for connected matters. | 2021-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 540 | Malaysian Red Crescent Society (Incorporation) Act 1965 Akta Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia (Pemerbadanan) 1965 Incorporates the Malaysian Red Crescent Society and the Branches of the British Red Cross Society in Sabah and Sarawak under the name of Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia (or in English the Malaysian Red Crescent Society). | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 541 | Foreign Representatives (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1967 Akta Wakil Negara Asing (Keistimewaan dan Kekebalan) 1967 Deals with certain privileges and immunities to be conferred, on the basis of reciprocity of treatment, on representatives of foreign countries, being representatives who are other than those accredited as diplomatic and consular representatives. | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 543 | Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 Akta Petroleum (Cukai Pendapatan) 1967 Imposes a tax upon income from the winning of petroleum in Malaysia, provides for the assessment and collection thereof. | 2026-01-01 | EN |
| Act 544 | Finance Act 1996 Akta Kewangan 1996 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949, the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990 and the Goods Vehicle Levy Act 1983. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 545 | Labuan Financial Services Authority Act 1996 Akta Lembaga Perkhidmatan Kewangan Luar Pesisir Labuan 1996 Establishes the Labuan Financial Services Authority and provides for its functions and powers. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 546 | National Council on Higher Education Act 1996 Akta Majlis Pendidikan Tinggi Negara 1996 Establishes the National Council on Higher Education and provides for its functions relating to higher education and for connected matters. | 2021-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 547 | Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar (Dissolution) Act 1996 Akta Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar (Pembubaran) 1996 Repeals the Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar Act 1971, dissolves the Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar established under the Act. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 548 | Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar (Successor Company) Act 1996 Akta Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar (Syarikat Pengganti) 1996 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar in a company, makes financial arrangements for that company, provides for matters relating to staff. | 2025-11-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 549 | Standards of Malaysia Act 1996 Akta Standard Malaysia 1996 Makes new provisions in the law relating to standards, accreditation. | 2012-04-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 550 | Education Act 1996 Akta Pendidikan 1996 Provides for education. | 2020-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 551 | Malaysian Rubber Board (Incorporation) Act 1996 Akta Lembaga Getah Malaysia (Perbadanan) 1996 Repeals the Malaysian Rubber Research and Development Fund Act 1958, the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia Act 1966, the Malaysian Rubber Exchange and Licensing Board Act 1972, the Rubber Shipping and Packing Control Act 1949 and the Rubber Export Registration Act 1966; to dissolve the Malaysian Rubber Research and Development Board, the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia and the Board of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia and the Malaysian Rubber Exchange and Licensing Board; to establish the Malaysian Rubber Board and provides for matters connected therewith and makes better provision in respect of the rubber industry of Malaysia. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 552 | Industrial Designs Act 1996 Akta Reka Bentuk Perindustrian 1996 Provides for the registration of industrial designs in Malaysia. | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 554 | Labuan Offshores Trusts Act 1996 Akta Amanah Pesisir Labuan 1996 Provides for the creation and recognition of offshore trusts;. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 555 | Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 Akta Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta 1996 Provides for the establishment, registration, management and supervision of, and the control of the quality of education provided by, private higher educational institutions. | 2019-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 557 | Finance Act 1997 Akta Kewangan 1997 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990, the Service Tax Act 1975, the Sales Tax Act 1972, the Customs Act 1967 and the Free Zones Act 1990, and repeals the Cinematograph Film-Hire Duty Act 1965. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 558 | Financial Reporting Act 1997 Akta Laporan Kewangan 1997 Establishes the Financial Reporting Foundation and the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board; to provide for their functions and powers;. | 2012-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 559 | Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997 Akta Kesalahan Jenayah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1997 Provides for Syariah criminal offences, and mattersrelating thereto. Our guide to this Act → | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 560 | Syariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1997 Akta Prosedur Jenayah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1997 Makes provisions relating to syariah criminal procedure for Syariah Courts. Our guide to this Act → | 2013-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 561 | Syariah Court Evidence (Federal Territories) Act 1997 Akta Keterangan Mahkamah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1997 Defines the law of evidence for the Syariah Court. Our guide to this Act → | 2012-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 562 | Digital Signature Act 1997 Akta Tandatangan Digital 1997 Makes provision for, and regulates the use of, digital signatures. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 563 | Computer Crimes Act 1997 Akta Jenayah Komputer 1997 Provides for offences relating to the misuse of computers. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 566 | Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional Act 1997 Akta Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional 1997 Establishes the Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional, incorporates the Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional. | 2013-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 567 | Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah JENGKA (Dissolution) Act 1997 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah JENGKA (Pembubaran) 1997 Repeals the Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka Act 1983, dissolves the Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka established under the Act, transfers all its properties to the Government. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 569 | Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara (Dissolution) Act 1997 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara (Pembubaran) 1997 Repeals the Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara Act 1972, dissolves the Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara established under the Act, transfers all its properties to the Government. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 570 | National Land Rehabilitation and Consolidation Authority (Succession and Dissolution) Act 1997 Akta Lembaga Pemulihan dan Penyatuan Tanah Negara (Penggantian dan Pembubaran) 1997 Provides for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority in a company; to make financial arrangements for that company; to provide for matters relating to the staff of the Authority; to dissolve the Authority and repeals the National Land Rehabilitation and Consolidation Authority (Incorporation) Act 1966;. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 572 | Control of Rent (Repeal) Act 1997 Akta Kawalan Sewa (Pemansuhan) 1997 Repeals the Control of Rent Act 1966 and provides for transitional provisions. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 573 | Joint Service (Islamic Affairs Officers) Act 1997 Akta Perkhidmatan Bersama (Pegawai Hal-Ehwal Islam) 1997 Provides for the establishment of a service for Islamic Affairs Officers common to the Federation and the States. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 574 | Penal Code Kanun Keseksaan Deals with criminal offences. Our guide to this Act → | 2023-07-04 | EN |
| Act 576 | Sports Development Act 1997 Akta Pembangunan Sukan 1997 Promotes and facilitates the development and administration of sports in Malaysia. | 2023-03-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 578 | Finance Act 1998 Akta Kewangan 1998 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Sales Tax Act 1972, the Customs Act 1967 and the Free Zones Act 1990. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 580 | Counsellors Act 1998 Akta Kaunselor 1998 Provides for the registration and practice of counsellors. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 581 | Water Supply (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) Act 1998 Akta Pembekalan Air (Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur) 1998 Provides for the law relating to the supply and distribution of water in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and for matters incidental to it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 582 | Malaysian Palm Oil Board Act 1998 Akta Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia 1998 Repeals the Palm Oil Registration and Licensing Authority (Incorporation) Act 1976 and the Palm Oil Research and Development Act 1979; to dissolve the Palm Oil Registration and Licensing Authority, the Palm Oil Research and Development Board and the Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia; to establish the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and provides for matters connected therewith and makes better provision in respect of the oil palm industry of Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 583 | Fees (National Planetarium) (Validation) Act 1998 Akta Fi (Planetarium Negara) (Pengesahan) 1998 Validates the collection of fees and payments in respect of any entrance to any exhibition held at the National Planetarium during the period from 8 February 1994 to 15 November 1997. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 584 | Teachers' Superannuation Fund (Sabah) (Dissolution) Act 1998 Akta Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Guru-Guru (Sabah) (Pembubaran) 1998 Repeals the Teachers’ Superannuation Ordinance 1963 (Sabah), dissolves the Teachers’ Superannuation Fund and the Board of Management established under the Ordinance, transfers all its properties to the Government. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 585 | Syariah Court Civil Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1998 Akta Tatacara Mal Mahkamah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1998 Makes provisions relating to civil procedure for the Syariah Courts. Our guide to this Act → | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 586 | Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 Akta Kemudahan dan Perkhidmatan Jagaan Kesihatan Swasta 1998 Provides for the regulation and control of private healthcare facilities and services and other health-related facilities and services and for matters related hereto. | 2015-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 587 | Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad Act 1998 Akta Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad 1998 Provides special laws for the acquisition, management, financing and disposition of assets and liabilities by the Corporation, the appointment of special administrators with powers to administer and manage persons whose assets or liabilities have been acquired by the Corporation. | 2013-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 588 | Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 Provides for and regulates the converging communications and multimedia industries, and for incidental matters. Our guide to this Act → | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 589 | Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 Akta Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia 1998 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission with powers to supervise and regulate the communications and multimedia activities in Malaysia, and enforces the communications and multimedia laws of Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 590 | Franchise Act 1998 Akta Francais 1998 Provides for the registration of, and regulates, franchises, and for incidental matters. | 2023-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 591 | Finance (No. 2) Act 1998 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 1998 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 592 | Windfall Profit Levy Act 1998 Akta Levi Keuntungan Luar Biasa 1998 Provides for the imposition of a levy on windfall profit derived from the production of goods and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2025-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 593 | Criminal Procedure Code Kanun Tatacara Jenayah Deals with criminal procedure. Our guide to this Act → | 2023-07-04 | EN · BM |
| Act 594 | Tourism Vehicles Licensing Act 1999 Akta Pelesenan Kenderaan Pelancongan 1999 Provides for the licensing and regulation of tourism vehicles. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 595 | Consular Relations (Vienna Convention) Act 1999 Akta Hubungan Konsular (Konvensyen Vienna) 1999 Amends the law on consular relations by giving effect to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (signed in 1963). | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 596 | South Indian Labour Fund (Dissolution) Act 1999 Akta Kumpulan Wang Buruh India Selatan (Pembubaran) 1999 Repeals the South Indian Labour Fund Act 1958, dissolves the South Indian Labour Fund Board and the South Indian Labour Fund established under the Act, and provides for consequential and ancillary matters. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 597 | Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 Akta Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia 1999 Provides for the establishment of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia; to set out the powers and functions of such commission for the protection and promotion of human rights in Malaysia;. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 598 | Statutory Bodies (Power to Borrow) Act 1999 Akta Badan Berkanun (Kuasa Meminjam) 1999 | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 599 | Consumer Protection Act 1999 Akta Perlindungan Pengguna 1999 Provides for the protection of consumers, the establishment of the National Consumer Advisory Council and the Tribunal for Consumer Claims. Our guide to this Act → | 2021-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 600 | Finance Act 2000 Akta Kewangan 2000 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Stamp Act 1949. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 601 | Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 2000 Akta Reka Bentuk Susun Atur Litar Bersepadu 2000 Provides for the protection of layout-designs of integrated circuits in Malaysia. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 602 | Geographical Indications Act 2000 Akta Petunjuk Geografi 2000 Provides for the protection of geographical indications. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 603 | Anti-Personnel Mines Convention Implementation Act 2000 Akta Penguatkuasaan Konvensyen Periuk Api Pembinasa Anggota 2000 Implements the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction;. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 604 | Public Service Tribunal (Dissolution) Act 2000 Akta Tribunal Perkhidmatan Awam (Pembubaran)2000 Repeals the Public Service Tribunal Act 1977, dissolves the Public Service Tribunal established under the Act. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 605 | Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000 Akta Badan-Badan Berkanun (Tatatertib dan Surcaj) 2000 Provides for matters relating to the discipline of, and the imposition of surcharge on, officers of statutory bodies incorporated by federal law. | 2021-10-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 606 | Optical Discs Act 2000 Akta Cakera Optik 2000 Provides for the licensing and regulation of the manufacture of optical discs. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 607 | Port Workers (Regulation of Employment) (Dissolution) Act 2000 Akta Pekerja-Pekerja Pelabuhan (Peraturan Pekerjaan) (Pembubaran) 2000 Repeals the Port Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act 1965, dissolves the Pulau Pinang Port Labour Board established under the Act, and provides for consequential and ancillary matters. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 608 | Finance (No. 2) Act 2000 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 2000 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Stamp Act 1949. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 609 | Perbadanan Labuan Act 2001 Akta Perbadanan Labuan 2001 Repeals the Lembaga Pembangunan Labuan Act 1992 and revoke the Labuan Municipal Council Instrument 1983; to dissolve the Lembaga Pembangunan Labuan and the Labuan Municipal Council; to establish the Perbadanan Labuan in place of the Lembaga Pembangunan Labuan and the Labuan Municipal Council;. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 610 | Energy Commission Act 2001 Akta Suruhanjaya Tenaga 2001 Provides for the establishment of the Energy Commission with powers to regulate the energy supply activities in Malaysia, and enforces the energy supply laws. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 611 | Child Act 2001 Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 Consolidates and amends the laws relating to the care, protection and rehabilitation of children and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. Our guide to this Act → | 2023-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 612 | Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 Akta Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad 2001 Provides for the imposition and collection of a human resources development levy for the purpose of promoting the training and development of employees, apprentices and trainees, the establishment and the administration of the Fund by the Corporation. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 613 | Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, Anti-Restricted Activity Financing and Proceeeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 Akta Pencegahan Pengubahan Wang Haram, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Keganasan, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Aktiviti Terhad dan Hasil daripada Aktivti Haram 2001 Provides for the offence of money laundering, the measures to be taken for the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing offences and provides for the forfeiture of property involved in or derived from money laundering and terrorism financing offences, as well as terrorist property, proceeds of an unlawful activity and instrumentalities of an offence, and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. | 2022-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 614 | Companies Commission of Malaysia Act 2001 Akta Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia 2001 Establishes the Companies Commission of Malaysia, provides for its functions and powers. | 2018-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 615 | Mental Health Act 2001 Akta Kesihatan Mental 2001 Consolidates the laws relating to mental disorder and provides for the admission, detention, lodging, care, treatment, rehabilitation, control and protection of persons who are mentally disordered. | 2014-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 616 | Panglima Gagah Berani (Remembrance Allowance) Act 2001 Akta Panglima Gagah Berani (Elaun Kenangan) 2001 Provides for the grant of a remembrance allowance to the recipients of the Decoration of Panglima Gagah Berani. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 617 | Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia Act 2002 Akta Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia 2002 Establishes the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia and provides for its functions and powers. | 2020-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 618 | Development Financial Institutions Act 2002 Akta Institusi Kewangan Pembangunan 2002 Makes provisions for the regulation and supervision of development financial institutions. | 2023-10-06 | EN · BM |
| Act 619 | Finance Act 2002 Akta Kewangan 2002 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Stamp Act 1949. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 620 | Film Censorship Act 2002 Akta Penapisan Filem 2002 Deals with censorship of films. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 621 | Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2002 Akta Bantuan Bersama dalam Perkara Jenayah 2002 Makes provision for mutual assistance in criminal matters between Malaysia and other countries. | 2024-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 622 | Capitation Grant Act 2002 Akta Pemberian Mengikut Bilangan Orang 2002 Amends the provisions of Part I of the Tenth Schedule to the Federal Constitution. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 623 | Islamic Financial Services Board Act 2002 Akta Lembaga Perkhidmatan Kewangan Islam 2002 Enables Bank Negara Malaysia to become a member of the Islamic Financial Services Board by signing and accepting the Agreement establishing the Board and confers certain powers, immunities and privileges upon the Board and its constituent organs and for matters connected to it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 624 | Finance (No. 2) Act 2002 Akta Kewangan (No.2) 2002 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2002, the Stamp Act 1949 and the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 625 | National Land Code (Validation) Act 2003 Akta Kanun Tanah Negara (Pengesahan) 2003 Validates acts or things done by the Land Executive Committee of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur under the National Land Code. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 626 | Hotels (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) Act 2003 Akta Hotel (Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur) 2003 Provides for the licensing and regulations of hotels in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 628 | National Service Training Act 2003 Akta Latihan Khidmat Negara 2003 Provides for the registration and attendance of persons for national service training in Malaysia based on the philosophy of the Rukun Negara, establishes a National Service Training Council for the purposes of such national service training, and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 629 | National Archives Act 2003 Akta Arkib Negara 2003 Provides for the creation, acquisition, custody, preservation, use and management of public archives and public records;. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 630 | Langkawi International Yacht Registry Act 2003 Akta Pendaftaran Kapal Layar Antarabangsa Langkawi 2003 Provides for the establishment of an international registry in Langkawi for yachts and yachting entities, including its administration and operation, and for matters connected with it. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 631 | Finance Act 2003 Akta Kewangan 2003 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Finance (No. 2) Act 1998, the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2000, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 632 | Demutualisation (Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) Act 2003 Akta Demutualisasi (Bursa Saham Kuala Lumpur) 2003 Provides for the conversion of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange from a company limited by guarantee to a public company limited by shares and provides for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 633 | Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Act 2004 Akta Agency Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia 2004 Establishes the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency to perform enforcement functions for ensuring the safety and security of the Malaysian Maritime Zone with a view to the protection of maritime and other national interests in such zone and for matters necessary thereto or connected therewith. | 2018-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 634 | Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004 Akta Perlindungan Varieti Baru Tumbuhan 2004 Provides for the protection of the rights of breeders of new plant varieties, and the recognition and protection of contribution made by farmers, local communities and indigenous people towards the creation of new plant varieties; to encourage investment in and development of the breeding of new plant varieties in both public and private sectors;. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 635 | Fees (Marine Parks Malaysia) (Validation) Act 2004 Akta Fi (Taman Laut Malaysia) (Pengesahan) 2004 Validates the collection of fees in respect of any entrance to any Marine Park Malaysia during the period from 1 January 1999 to 17 July 2003. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 636 | Diplomatic Privileges (Vienna Convention) Act 1966 Akta Keistimewaan Diplomatik (Konvensyen Vienna) 1966 Amends the law on diplomatic privileges and immunities by giving effect to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (signed in 1961). | 2006-01-01 | EN |
| Act 637 | Loan (Local) Act 1959 Akta Pinjaman (Tempatan) 1959 Authorizes the raising of loans within Malaysia to provide sums required for the purposes of the Development Fund. | 2011-12-01 | EN |
| Act 639 | Finance Act 2004 Akta Kewangan 2004 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Stamp Act 1949. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 640 | Skills Development Fund Act 2004 Akta Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran 2004 Establishes the Skills Development Fund, incorporates the Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 641 | Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 Akta Konvensyen Senjata Kimia 2005 Implements the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. | 2021-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 644 | Finance Act 2005 Akta Kewangan 2005 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 645 | National Heritage Act 2005 Akta Warisan Kebangsaan 2005 Provides for the conservation and preservation of National Heritage, natural heritage, tangible and intangible cultural heritage, underwater cultural heritage, treasure trove. | 2006-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 646 | Arbitration Act 2005 Akta Timbangtara 2005 Reforms the law relating to domestic arbitration, provide for international arbitration, the recognition and enforcement of awards. | 2018-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 647 | Animals Act 1953 Akta Binatang 1953 Amends and consolidates the laws for preventing the introduction into, and the spreading within, Peninsular Malaysia of diseases of animals; for the control of the movement of animals into, within and from Peninsular Malaysia; for the control of the slaughter of animals; for the prevention of cruelty to animals; for measures pertaining to the general welfare, conservation and improvement of animals in Peninsular Malaysia;. | 2013-08-01 | EN |
| Act 648 | Loan (Local) Act 1957 Akta Pinjaman (Tempatan) 1957 Authorizes a sum of two hundred million ringgit to be raised in Malaysia by way of loan for certain public works and for other purposes. | 2006-03-30 | EN |
| Act 649 | Government Loans (Notice of Trusts) Act 1947 Akta Pinjaman Kerajaan (Notis Amanah) 1947 Provides for the exclusion of notice of trusts in relation to stock held in Government loans. | 2006-03-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 650 | Loan (Local) Act 1961 Akta Pinjaman (Tempatan) 1961 Authorizes a sum not exceeding one hundred million ringgit at any one time to be raised in Malaysia by way of loan. | 2006-03-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 652 | National Skills Development Act 2006 Akta Pembangunan Kemahiran Kebangsaan 2006 Promotes, through skills training, the development and improvement of a person’s abilities, which are needed for vocation;. | 2006-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 653 | Akademi Seni Budaya Dan Warisan Kebangsaan Act 2006 Akta Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan 2006 Provides for the establishment, maintenance, and administration of the Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan. | 2006-08-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 654 | Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara Act 2006 Akta Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara 2006 Provides for the establishment of the Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara with powers to supervise and regulate water supply services and sewerage services and enforces the water supply and sewerage services laws. | 2024-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 655 | Water Services Industry Act 2006 Akta Industri Perkhidmatan Air 2006 Provides for and regulate water supply services and sewerage services. | 2006-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 656 | Malaysian Pepper Board Act 2006 Akta Lembaga Lada Malaysia 2006 Establishes the Malaysian Pepper Board; to make better provisions in respect of the pepper industry of Malaysia; to dissolve the Pepper Marketing Board; and provides for consequential and incidental matters. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 657 | Safeguards Act 2006 Akta Pelindung 2006 Makes provisions for the investigation and determination of safeguard measures on products imported into Malaysia. | 2013-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 658 | Electronic Commerce Act 2006 Akta Perdagangan Elektronik 2006 Provides for legal recognition of electronic messages in commercial transactions, the use of the electronic messages to fulfill legal requirements and enables and facilitate commercial transactions through the use of electronic means. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 659 | International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Aircraft) Act 2006 Akta Kepentingan Antarabangsa mengenai Kelengkapan Bergerak (Pesawat Udara) 2006 Implements the Convention on the International Interests in Mobile Equipment, and the Protocol to that Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 660 | Baselines of Maritime Zones Act 2006 Akta Garis Pangkal Zon Maritim 2006 Provides for the declaration of geographical co-ordinates of base points for the purpose of determining the baselines of Malaysia. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 661 | Finance Act 2006 Akta Kewangan 2006 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Sales Tax Act 1972 and the Service Tax Act 1975. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 662 | Retirement Fund Act 2007 Akta Kumpulan Wang Persaraan 2007 Incorporates the Retirement Fund (Incorporated), establishes the Retirement Fund and provides for matters consequential and incidental thereto. | 2015-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 664 | Iskandar Regional Development Authority Act 2007 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar 2007 Incorporates the Iskandar Regional Development Authority, provides for the proper direction, policies and strategies in relation to development within the Iskandar Development Region, provides for co-ordination between government agencies to promote trade, investment and development within the Iskandar Development Region, and provides for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 665 | Malaysia Co-Operative Societies Commission Act 2007 Akta Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia 2007 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. | 2023-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 666 | Malaysian Biofuel Industry Act 2007 Akta Industri Biobahan Api Malaysia 2007 Provides for the mandatory use of biofuel, licensing of activities relating to biofuel and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2022-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 667 | Labuan Native Title Act 2007 Akta Hakmilik Anak Negeri Labuan 2007 Makes provisions for the registration of native titles in Labuan in the Native Title registers, the dealings with native holdings and the declaration of Native Reserves. | 2012-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 668 | Youth Societies and Youth Development Act 2007 Akta Pertubuhan Belia dan Pembangunan Belia 2007 Registers youth societies, promote and facilitate the development of youth in Malaysia from the aspect of education, research and human resource, establishes a National Youth Consultative Council, establishes the Malaysian Institute For Research In Youth Development. | 2014-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 669 | International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation Act 2007 Akta Perbadanan Kewangan Perdagangan Islam Antarabangsa 2007 Gives effect to an international agreement for the establishment and operation of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and enables the Government of Malaysia to be a member thereof and makes provisions for matters connected therewith. | 2014-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 670 | Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 Akta Antipemerdagangan Orang dan Antipenyeludupan Migran 2007 Prevents and combats trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants. | 2025-09-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 671 | Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 Akta Pasaran Modal dan Perkhidmatan 2007 Consolidates the Securities Industry Act 1983 [Act 280] and Futures Industry Act 1993 [Act 499], regulates and provides for matters relating to the activities, markets and intermediaries in the capital markets, and for matters consequential and incidental thereto. | 2024-02-05 | EN · BM |
| Act 672 | Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 Akta Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal dan Pembersihan Awam 2007 Provides for and regulate the management of controlled solid waste and public cleansing for the purpose of maintaining proper sanitation. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 673 | Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation Act 2007 Akta Perbadanan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal dan Pembersihan Awam 2007 Provides for the establishment of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation with powers to administer and enforce the solid waste and public cleansing management laws. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 674 | Pathology Laboratory Act 2007 Akta Makmal Patologi 2007 Provides for the regulation and control of pathology laboratories. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 675 | National Measurement System Act 2007 Akta Sistem Pengukuran Kebangsaan 2007 Provides for uniform units of measurement based on the International System of Units, the establishment of measurement standards and measurement traceability and the co-ordination of Malaysia’s national measurement system. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 676 | Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007 Akta Keterangan Saksi Kanak-Kanak 2007 Deals with evidence of child witnesses. | 2025-03-03 | EN · BM |
| Act 677 | Hire Purchase Registration (Sarawak) (Repeal) Act 2007 Akta Pendaftaran Sewa Beli (Sarawak) (Pemansuhan) 2007 Repeals the Hire Purchase Registration Ordinance (Chapter 71). | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 678 | Biosafety Act 2007 Akta Biokeselamatan 2007 Establishes the National Biosafety Board; to regulate the release, importation, exportation and contained use of living modified organisms, and the release of products of such organisms, with the objectives of protecting human, plant and animal health, the environment and biological diversity, and where there are threats of irreversible damage, lack of full scientific evidence may not be used as a reason not to take action to prevent such damage;. | 2019-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 679 | Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007 Akta Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia 2007 Establishes the Malaysian Qualifications Agency as the national body to implement the Malaysian Qualifications Framework, accredit higher educational programmes and qualifications, supervise and regulate the quality and standard of higher education providers, establishes and maintain the Malaysian Qualifications Register. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 680 | Electronic Government Activities Act 2007 Akta Aktiviti Kerajaan Elektronik 2007 Provides for legal recognition of electronic messages in dealings between the Government and the public, the use of electronic messages to fulfill legal requirements and enables and facilitate the dealings through the use of electronic means. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 681 | Widows and Orphans Pension Act 1915 Akta Pencen Balu dan Anak Yatim 1915 Provides for the granting of pensions to widows and orphans of public servants and for the management and control of such pensions. | 2017-11-01 | EN |
| Act 682 | University of Malaya Act 1961 Akta Universiti Malaya 1961 Provides for the establishment and incorporation of the University of Malaya. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 683 | Finance Act 2007 Akta Kewangan 2007 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 684 | Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad Act 2008 Akta Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad 2008 Provides for the transfer to and for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of Bank Pertanian Malaysia in a company by the name of Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad, and makes provisions for other matters relating thereto. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 685 | Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 Akta Orang Kurang Upaya 2008 Provides for the registration, protection, rehabilitation, development and wellbeing of persons with disabilities, the establishment of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 686 | International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 Akta Perdagangan Antarabangsa mengenai Spesies Terancam 2008 Implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. | 2021-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 687 | Northern Corridor Implementation Authority Act 2008 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Pelaksanaan Koridor Utara 2008 Incorporates the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority, provides for the proper direction, policies and strategies in relation to socio-economic development within the Northern Corridor Economic Region, provides for co-ordination between government agencies to promote trade, investment and development within the Northern Corridor Economic Region, and provides for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 688 | East Coast Economic Region Development Council Act 2008 Akta Majlis Pembangunan Wilayah Ekonomi Pantai Timur 2008 Incorporates the East Coast Economic Region Development Council, provides for the proper direction, policies and strategies in relation to the development within the East Coast Economic Region, provides for coordination between Government entities in the promotion of trade, investment, tourism and development activities within the East Coast Economic Region, and provides for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. | 2024-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 689 | Geologists Act 2008 Akta Ahli Geologi 2008 Establishes the Board of Geologists and provides for the registration of geologists, the regulation of geological practice. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 690 | Salvation Army (Incorporated) Act 1956 Akta Angkatan Takhlisan (Pemerbadanan) 1956 Incorporates the General of the Salvation Army. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 692 | National Kenaf and Tobacco Board Act 2009 Akta Lembaga Kenaf dan Tembakau Negara 2009 Establishes the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board, makes better provisions in respect of the kenaf industry and tobacco industry of Malaysia, dissolves the National Tobacco Board; and provides for consequential and incidental matters. | 2018-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 693 | Finance Act 2009 Akta Kewangan 2009 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2018-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 694 | Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 Akta Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia 2009 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, makes further and better provisions for the prevention of corruption and for necessary and connected matters. | 2022-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 695 | Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2009 Akta Suruhanjaya Pelantikan Kehakiman 2009 Provides for the establishment of the Judicial Appointments Commission in relation to the appointment of judges of the superior courts, sets out the powers and functions of such Commission, uphold the continued independence of the judiciary. | 2019-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 696 | Witness Protection Act 2009 Akta Perlindungan Saksi 2009 Establishes a programme for the protection of witnesses. | 2019-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 697 | Fee (National Agriculture Training Council) (Validation) Act 2009 Akta Fi (Majlis Latihan Pertanian Kebangsaan) (Pengesahan) 2009 Validates the collection of fees in respect of any service rendered for the certification of foreign workers’ skills by the National Agriculture Training Council during the period from 25 January 2006 to 8 March 2007. | 2019-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 698 | Feed Act 2009 Akta Makanan Haiwan 2009 Establishes the Feed Board, regulates feed quality by controlling the importation, manufacture, sale and use of feed and feed additive, ensures that feed satisfies nutritional requirement of animals, is not harmful to animals and is not contaminated so that animals and animal products are safe for human consumption and other usage. | 2019-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 699 | Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Identification Act 2009 Akta Identifikasi Asid Deoksiribonukleik (DNA) 2009 Provides for the establishment of a Forensic DNA Databank Malaysia, the taking of DNA samples, forensic DNA analysis, the use of DNA profiles and information in relation thereto. | 2019-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 700 | Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009 Akta Suruhanjaya Integriti Agensi Penguatkuasaan 2009 Provides for the establishment of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission and provides for its functions and powers. | 2023-09-08 | EN · BM |
| Act 701 | Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 Akta Bank Negara Malaysia 2009 Provides for the continued existence of the Central Bank of Malaysia and for the administration, objects, functions and powers of the Bank, for consequential or incidental matters. | 2020-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 702 | Finance Act 2010 Akta Kewangan 2010 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Labuan Offshore Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2019-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 703 | Judges' Ethics Committee Act 2010 Akta Jawatankuasa Etika Hakim 2010 Establishes a Judges’ Ethics Committee and provides for its functions and powers. | 2019-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 704 | Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act 2010 Akta Perkhidmatan Kewangan dan Sekuriti Labuan 2010 Provides for the licensing and regulation of financial services and securities in Labuan, the establishment of an exchange. | 2022-10-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 705 | Labuan Islamic Financial Services and Securities Act 2010 Akta Perkhidmatan Kewangan dan Sekuriti Islam Labuan 2010 Provides for the licensing and regulation of Islamic financial services and securities in Labuan. | 2022-10-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 706 | Labuan Foundations Act 2010 Akta Yayasan Labuan 2010 Provides for the establishment, regulation and dissolution of foundations in Labuan and for matters relating to it. | 2025-04-23 | EN · BM |
| Act 707 | Labuan Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2010 Akta Perkongsian Terhad dan Perkongsian Liabiliti Terhad Labuan 2010 Provides for the establishment, regulation and dissolution of Labuan limited partnerships and Labuan limited liability partnerships. | 2023-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 708 | Strategic Trade Act 2010 Akta Perdagangan Strategik 2010 Provides for control over the export, transhipment, transit and brokering of strategic items, including arms and related material, and other activities that will or may facilitate the design, development and production of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems and provides for other matters connected therewith, consistent with Malaysia’s national security and international obligations. | 2023-07-04 | EN · BM |
| Act 709 | Personal Data Protection Act 2010 Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi 2010 Regulates the processing of personal data in commercial transactions and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. Our guide to this Act → | 2026-09-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 710 | Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010 Akta Agensi Pelaporan Kredit 2010 Provides for the registration and regulation of persons carrying on credit reporting businesses and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. | 2024-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 711 | Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 Akta Perlindungan Pemberi Maklumat 2010 Combats corruption and other wrongdoings by encouraging and facilitating disclosures of improper conduct in the public and private sector, protects persons making those disclosures from detrimental action, provides for the matters disclosed to be investigated and dealt with. | 2024-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 712 | Competition Act 2010 Akta Persaingan 2010 Promotes economic development by promoting and protecting the process of competition, thereby protecting the interests of consumers. | 2024-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 713 | Competition Commission Act 2010 Akta Suruhanjaya Persaingan 2010 Provides for the establishment of the Competition Commission, sets out the powers and functions of such Commission. | 2024-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 715 | Land Public Transport Act 2010 Akta Pengangkutan Awam Darat 2010 Provides for and regulate land public transport. | 2025-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 716 | Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 Akta Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar 2010 Provides for the protection and conservation of wildlife. | 2014-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 717 | Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia Act 2010 Akta Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia Act 2010 Establishes the Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia, makes provisions in respect of the development, operation and management of stadiums, sports complexes and facilities, and provides for consequential and incidental matters. | 2016-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 718 | Agensi Inovasi Malaysia Act 2010 Akta Agensi Inovasi Malaysia 2010 Incorporates the Agensi Inovasi Malaysia, stimulate and develop the innovation eco-system in Malaysia towards achieving Vision 2020, and provides for matters connected and incidental thereto. | 2016-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 719 | Finance Act 2011 Akta Kewangan 2011 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Finance Act 2007 and the Finance Act 2009. | 2011-01-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 720 | Malaysia Deposit Insurance Corporation Act 2011 Akta Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia 2011 Provides for the continuing existence of the Malaysia Deposit Insurance Corporation, the administration of a deposit insurance system and a takaful and insurance benefits protection system under this Act and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. | 2023-07-21 | EN · BM |
| Act 721 | International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation Act 2011 Akta Perbadanan Pengurusan Likuiditi Islam Antarabangsa 2011 Enables Bank Negara Malaysia to become a member of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation, gives effect to the agreement establishing the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation, confers certain powers, privileges and immunities upon the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation and its subsidiaries. | 2017-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 722 | Fees (Malaysian Meteorological Department) (Validation) Act 2010 Akta Fi (Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia) (Pengesahan) 2010 Validates the collection of fees in respect of any meteorological service and publication by the Malaysian Meteorological Department during the period from 1 January 1973 to 31 December 2009. | 2015-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 723 | Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 Akta Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan 2011 Controls prices of goods and charges for services and prohibits profiteering. | 2018-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 724 | National Visual Arts Development Board Act 2011 Akta Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara 2011 Establishes the National Visual Arts Development Board and National Visual Arts Gallery, provides for the acquisition, preservation, exhibition and advancement of works of visual arts in Malaysia and for matters connected therewith, repeals the National Art Gallery Act 1959, dissolves the Board of Trustees of the National Art Gallery and provides for consequential and incidental matters. | 2015-06-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 725 | Renewable Energy Act 2011 Akta Tenaga Boleh Baharu 2011 Provides for the establishment and implementation of a special tariff system to catalyse the generation of renewable energy. | 2025-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 726 | Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Pembangunan Tenaga Lestari 2011 Provides for the establishment of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia and provides for its functions and powers. | 2023-11-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 727 | Food Analysts Act 2011 Akta Juruanalisis Makanan 2011 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysian Food Analysts Council, provides for the registration of persons practising as food analysts and regulates the practice of food analysts. | 2015-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 728 | Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 Akta Perkhidmatan Kuarantin dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia 2011 Provides for the Malaysian quarantine and inspection services for the purpose of providing integrated services relating to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises and certification for import and export of plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and microorganisms and includes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it. | 2016-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 729 | National Sports Institute Act 2011 Akta Institut Sukan Negara 2011 Provides for the establishment of the National Sports Institute, sets out the functions and powers of the Institute. | 2016-05-15 | EN |
| Act 730 | Trade Descriptions Act 2011 Akta Perihal Dagangan 2011 Provides for the purpose of promoting good trade practices by prohibiting false trade descriptions and false or misleading statements, conduct and practices in relation to the supply of goods and services, and by prohibiting, restricting or otherwise regulating or controlling the use of any statement, expression or indication which is likely to discriminate or boycott any product or goods or to discourage, forbid, hinder or influence any person from using or consuming any product or goods in the course of trade or business. | 2022-01-11 | EN · BM |
| Act 731 | Money Services Business Act 2011 Akta Perniagaan Perkhidmatan Wang 2011 Provides for the licensing, regulation and supervision of money services business. | 2015-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 732 | National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 Akta Majlis Perundingan Gaji Negara 2011 Establishes a National Wages Consultative Council with the responsibility to conduct studies on all matters concerning minimum wages and makes recommendation to the Government to make minimum wages orders according to sectors, types of employment and regional areas. | 2015-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 733 | Kampong Bharu Development Corporation Act 2011 Akta Perbadanan Pembangunan Kampong Bharu 2011 | 2011-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 734 | Restricted Residence (Repeal) Act 2011 Akta Kediaman Terhad (Pemansuhan) 2011 Repeals the Restricted Residence Act 1933. | 2016-02-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 735 | Banishment (Repeal) Act 2011 Akta Buang Negeri (Pemansuhan) 2011 Repeals the Banishment Act 1959. | 2015-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 736 | Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 Akta Perhimpunan Aman 2012 Deals with the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, and provides restrictions deemed necessary or expedient relating to such right in the interest of the security of the Federation or any part thereof or public order, including the protection of the rights and freedoms of other persons. | 2019-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 737 | Medical Device Act 2012 Akta Peranti Perubatan 2012 Regulates medical devices, the industry. | 2017-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 738 | Medical Device Authority Act 2012 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Peranti Perubatan 2012 Provides for the establishment of the Medical Device Authority, controls and regulate medical device, the medical device industry and its activities, and enforces the medical device laws. | 2020-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 739 | Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia Act 2012 Akta Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia 2012 Provides for and regulate matters relating to the development and construction of housing accommodation, infrastructure and facilities under the Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia programme, addresses the need for sustainable housing and community living in urban areas in Malaysia towards creating a strategic socio-economic housing development model, provides for the establishment of Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia Corporation. | 2020-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 740 | Veterans Act 2012 Akta Veteran 2012 Establishes the National Veterans Council, provides for the registration of veterans and veterans associations. | 2020-04-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 741 | Postal Services Act 2012 Akta Perkhidmatan Pos 2012 Provides for the licensing of postal services and the regulation of the postal services industry, and for incidental or connected matters. | 2020-05-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 742 | Finance Act 2012 Akta Kewangan 2012 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990 and the Finance Act 2009. | 2025-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 743 | Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012 Akta Perkongsian Liabiliti Terhad 2012 Provides for the registration, administration and dissolution of limited liability partnerships. | 2022-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 744 | Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (Remembrance Allowance) Act 2012 Akta Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (Elaun Kenangan) 2012 | 2012-05-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 745 | Pingat Tentera Udara (Remembrance Allowance) Act 2012 Akta Pingat Tentera Udara (Elaun Kenangan) 2012 | 2012-05-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 746 | Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 Akta Pembayaran dan Adjudikasi Industri Pembinaan 2012 | 2012-06-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 747 | Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-Langkah Khas) 2012 Provides for special measures relating to security offences for the purpose of maintaining public order and security and for connected matters. | 2015-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 748 | Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research Act 2012 Akta Institut Penyelidikan Keselamatan Jalan Raya Malaysia 2012 | 2012-06-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 749 | Mediation Act 2012 Akta Pengantaraan 2012 | 2012-06-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 750 | Territorial Sea Act 2012 Akta Laut Wilayah 2012 | 2012-06-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 751 | Rukun Tetangga Act 2012 Akta Rukun Tetangga 2012 Makes provisions relating to Rukun Tetangga and Voluntary Patrolling Scheme and for connected matters. | 2020-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 752 | Malaysia Volunteers Corps Act 2012 Akta Pasukan Sukarelawan Malaysia 2012 Provides for the establishment, duties and powers of the Malaysia Volunteers Corps. | 2024-07-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 753 | Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 Akta Umur Persaraan Minimum 2012 Provides for the minimum retirement age and for any related matters thereto. | 2016-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 754 | International Transfer of Prisoners Act 2012 Akta Pemindahan Antarabangsa Banduan 2012 Provides for the transfer of prisoners to and from Malaysia. | 2012-12-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 755 | Finance Act 2013 Akta Kewangan 2013 Amends the income tax Act 1967, the stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (income tax) Act 1967 and the Real Property gains tax Act 1976. | 2013-01-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 756 | Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act 2013 Akta Perubatan Tradisional dan Komplementari 2013 | 2013-02-08 | EN · BM |
| Act 757 | Strata Management Act 2013 Akta Pengurusan Strata 2013 Our guide to this Act → | 2013-02-08 | EN · BM |
| Act 758 | Financial Services Act 2013 Akta Perkhidmatan Kewangan 2013 Provides for the regulation and supervision of financial institutions, payment systems and other relevant entities and the oversight of the money market and foreign exchange market to promote financial stability and for related, consequential or incidental matters. | 2025-01-02 | EN · BM |
| Act 759 | Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 Akta Perkhidmatan Kewangan Islam 2013 Provides for the regulation and supervision of Islamic financial institutions, payment systems and other relevant entities and the oversight of the Islamic money market and Islamic foreign exchange market to promote financial stability and compliance with Shariah and for related, consequential or incidental matters. | 2025-01-02 | EN · BM |
| Act 760 | Fees (Department of Museums Malaysia) (Validation) Act 2014 Akta Fi (Jabatan Muzium Malaysia) (Pengesahan) 2014 | 2014-01-10 | EN |
| Act 761 | Finance Act 2014 Akta Kewangan 2014 Amends the income Tax Act 1967, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990. | 2014-01-23 | EN · BM |
| Act 763 | Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn Act 2014 Akta Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn 2014 | 2014-07-25 | EN · BM |
| Act 764 | Finance (No. 2) Act 2014 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 2014 Amends the income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (income Tax) Act 1967 and the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976. | 2014-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 765 | Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Administration) Act 2015 Akta Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Pentadbiran) 2015 | 2015-01-05 | EN · BM |
| Act 766 | Netting of Financial Agreements Act 2015 Akta Penghasilan Bersih Perjanjian Kewangan 2015 | 2015-03-06 | EN |
| Act 767 | Public Sector Home Financing Board Act 2015 Akta Lembaga Pembiayaan Perumahan Sektor Awam 2015 | 2015-06-04 | EN · BM |
| Act 768 | Technologists and Technicians Act 2015 Akta Teknologis dan Juruteknik 2015 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysia Board of Technologists and for the registration and recognition of Professional Technologists and Certified Technicians in providing technology services and technical services. | 2020-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 769 | Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 Akta Pencegahan Keganasan 2015 | 2015-06-04 | EN · BM |
| Act 770 | Special Measures Against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Act 2015 Akta Langkah-Langkah Khas Menentang Keganasan di Luar Negara 2015 | 2015-06-04 | EN · BM |
| Act 771 | Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 Akta Suruhanjaya Penerbangan Malaysia 2015 Establishes the Malaysian Aviation Commission to regulate economic matters relating to the civil aviation industry and provides for its functions and powers and related matters. | 2018-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 772 | Animal Welfare Act 2015 Akta Kebajikan Haiwan 2015 | 2015-12-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 773 | Finance Act 2015 Akta Kewangan 2015 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990, the Goods and Services Tax Act 2014 and the Promotion of Investments Act 1986. | 2015-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 774 | Allied Health Professions Act 2016 Akta Profesion Kesihatan Bersekutu 2016 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council, provides for the registration of persons practising as allied health practitioners and persons carrying on activities relating to allied health, regulates the practice of Allied Health Professions. | 2022-07-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 776 | National Security Council Act 2016 Akta Majlis Keselamatan Negara 2016 Provides for the establishment of the National Security Council, the declaration of security areas, the special powers of the Security Forces in the security areas. | 2021-01-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 777 | Companies Act 2016 Akta Syarikat 2016 Provides for the registration, administration and dissolution of companies and corporations. | 2025-01-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 778 | Interest Schemes Act 2016 Akta Skim Kepentingan 2016 Provides for the registration, administration and dissolution of schemes relating to interests and related matters. | 2018-03-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 779 | Legislature of Sarawak (Application of Monies Borrowed from the Federation) Act 1968 Akta Badan Perundangan Sarawak (Penggunaan Wang yang Dipinjam daripada Persekutuan) 1968 Authorises the Legislature of Sarawak to make laws with respect to the application of monies borrowed under the Loan (School Managements) Ordinance 1964 of the State of Sarawak for certain purposes. | 2016-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 780 | BERNAMA Act 1967 Akta BERNAMA 1967 Establishes and incorporates the Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia, and provides for the management and supervision of the Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia. | 2025-06-14 | EN · BM |
| Act 781 | Redemptorist Fathers (Incorporation) Act 1962 Akta Redemptorist Fathers (Pemerbadanan) 1962 Incorporates the Titular Superior of the Redemptorist Fathers in the Federation of Malaya. | 2016-09-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 782 | Forest Research Institute Malaysia Act 2016 Akta Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia 2016 | 2016-09-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 783 | Statutory Declarations Act 1960 Akta Akuan Berkanun 1960 Provides for the making and taking of statutory declarations and for purposes connected with it and incidental to it. | 2016-11-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 784 | Scouts Association of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1968 Akta Persekutuan Pengakap-Pengakap Malaysia (Pemerbadanan) 1968 Deals with the Persekutuan Pengakap-Pengakap Malaysia (or in English, the “Scouts Association of Malaysia”). | 2016-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 785 | Finance Act 2017 Akta Kewangan 2017 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990 and the Goods and Services Tax Act 2014. | 2017-01-16 | EN · BM |
| Act 786 | Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Act 2017 Akta Bank Pelaburan Infrastruktur Asia 2017 | 2017-01-16 | EN · BM |
| Act 787 | Offences Relating to Awards Act 2017 Akta Kesalahan yang Berhubungan dengan Anugerah 2017 Provides for offences relating to awards and the extra-territorial application of this Act and for connected matters. | 2024-06-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 788 | Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia Act 2017 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia 2017 | 2017-02-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 789 | Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 Akta Keselamatan Sosial Pekerjaan Sendiri 2017 Provides for the social security for self-employed person. | 2021-10-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 790 | Courts (Modes of Commencement of Civil Actions) Act 2017 Akta Mahkamah (Kaedah-Kaedah Pemulaan Tindakan Sivil) 2017 | 2017-06-21 | EN · BM |
| Act 791 | Tourism Tax Act 2017 Akta Cukai Pelancongan 2017 Provides for the imposition and collection of tourism tax and for connected matters. | 2024-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 792 | Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 Akta Kesalahan-Kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-Kanak 2017 Provides for certain sexual offences against children and their punishment in addition to other sexual offences against children and their punishment in other written laws, and in relation to it to provide for the administration of justice for children and connected matters. | 2023-07-11 | EN · BM |
| Act 793 | Padi Cultivators (Control of Rent and Security of Tenure) Act 1967 Akta Penanam Padi (Pengawalan Sewa dan Jaminan Pemegangan) 1967 Deals with the control of rent and security of tenure of padi cultivators and incidental matters. | 2017-10-02 | EN · BM |
| Act 794 | Married Women and Children (Enforcement of Maintenance) Act 1968 Akta Perempuan Bersuami dan Anak-Anak (Penguatkuasaan Nafkah) 1968 Provides for the enforcement of maintenance orders. | 2017-10-02 | EN · BM |
| Act 795 | Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017 Akta Akses kepada Sumber Biologi dan Perkongsian Faedah 2017 | 2017-10-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 796 | Employment (Restriction) Act 1968 Akta Kerja (Sekatan) 1968 Provides for the restriction of employment in certain business activities in Malaysia of non-citizens and the registration of such non-citizens. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 797 | Sabah Ports Authority (Consequential Provisions) Act 1968 Makes provision for enabling the Sabah Ports Authority to carry out its statutory functions of providing, maintaining and managing efficient port services and facilities in Sabah, and for that purpose to confer upon the Authority all necessary protection and powers in relation to matters about which Parliament, but not the Legislature of the State of Sabah, has power to make laws. | 2017-11-01 | EN |
| Act 798 | Local Authorities (Conditions of Service) Act 1964 Akta Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (Syarat Perkhidmatan) 1964 Regulates the conditions of service of officers and servants of local authorities and provides for a provident fund or funds for such officers and servants. | 2017-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 799 | Malaysian Border Security Agency Act 2017 Akta Agensi Kawalan Sempadan Malaysia 2017 | 2017-11-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 800 | Employment Insurance System Act 2017 Akta Sistem Insurans Pekerjaan 2017 Provides for the Employment Insurance System administered by the Social Security Organization to provide certain benefits and a re-employment placement programme for insured persons in the event of loss of employment which will promote active labour market policies. | 2022-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 801 | Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 2017 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Goods and Services Tax Act 2014 and the Finance Act 2013. | 2017-12-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 803 | Anti-Fake News Act 2018 Akta Antiberita Tidak Benar 2018 | 2018-04-11 | EN · BM |
| Act 804 | Dental Act 2018 Akta Pergigian 2018 | 2018-06-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 805 | Goods and Services (Repeal) Act 2018 Akta Cukai Barang dan Perkhidmatan (Pemansuhan) 2018 | 2018-08-28 | EN · BM |
| Act 806 | Sales Tax Act 2018 Akta Cukai Jualan 2018 Provides for the charging, levying and collecting of sales tax. | 2025-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 807 | Service Tax Act 2018 Akta Cukai Perkhidmatan 2018 Provides for the charging, levying and collecting of service tax. | 2025-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 808 | National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised 2018) Akta Lagu Kebangsaan 1968 (Disemak 2018) Deals with the National Anthem of Malaysia. | 2018-11-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 809 | Pool Betting Act 1967 (Revised 2018) Akta Pertaruhan Wang Terkumpul 1967 (Disemak 2018) Provides for the issue of a licence or the establishment of a Board for the operation or promotion of pool betting and for incidental matters. | 2018-11-12 | EN · BM |
| Act 810 | Subang Golf Course Corporation Act 1968 (Revised 2018) Akta Perbadanan Padang Golf Subang 1968 (Disemak 2018) Establishes the Subang Golf Course Corporation. | 2018-11-12 | EN · BM |
| Act 811 | Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (Dissolution) Act 2018 Akta Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (Pembubaran) 2018 | 2018-12-13 | EN · BM |
| Act 812 | Finance Act 2018 Akta Kewangan 2018 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, Promotion of Investments Act 1986, Stamp Act 1949, Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990, Service Tax Act 2018 and Sales Tax Act 2018. | 2023-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 813 | Departure Levy Act 2019 Akta Levi Pelepasan 2019 Provides for the imposition of a departure levy on persons leaving Malaysia. | 2023-12-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 814 | Syarie Legal Profession (Federal Territories) Act 2019 Akta Profesion Guaman Syarie (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 2019 Provides for the establishment of the Syarie Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Badan Peguam Syarie and Majlis Peguam Syarie, provides for the admission of a Peguam Syarie, regulates the practice of Syarie legal profession in the Federal Territories. | 2024-10-05 | EN · BM |
| Act 815 | Trademarks Act 2019 Akta Cap Dagangan 2019 Provides for the registration of trademarks in relation to goods and services and implements the relevant treaties. | 2022-03-18 | EN · BM |
| Act 816 | The Visitor in the Federation of Malaya of the Christian Brothers' Schools (Incorporation) Act 1954 (Revised-2019) Akta The Visitor In The Federation Of Malaya Of The Christian Brothers' Schools (Pemerbadanan) 1954 (Disemak-2019) Incorporates The Visitor in the Federation of Malaya of the Christian Brothers’ Schools. | 2019-12-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 817 | The Lady Superior of the Society of Saint Maur (Incorporation) Act 1955 (Revised-2019) Akta The Lady Superior Of The Society Of Saint Maur (Pemerbadanan) 1955 (Disemak-2019) Incorporates The Lady Superior of the Society of Saint Maur. | 2019-12-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 818 | The Overseas Missionary Fellowship (Incorporation) Act 1957 (Revised-2019) Akta The Overseas Missionary Fellowship (Pemerbadanan) 1957 (Disemak-2019) Incorporates the Overseas Missionary Fellowship. | 2019-12-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 819 | The Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute (Incorporation) Act 1957 (Revised-2019) Akta The Daughters Of Charity Of The Canossian Institute (Pemerbadanan) 1957 (Disemak-2019) Incorporates the Mother Superior of the Society of the Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute in Peninsular Malaysia. | 2019-12-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 820 | The Superior of the Institute of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (Incorporation) Act 1957 (Revised-2019) Akta The Superior Of The Institute Of The Franciscan Missionaries Of Mary (Pemerbadanan) 1957 (Disemak-2019) Incorporates The Superior of the Institute of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. | 2019-12-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 821 | Penang and Province Wellesley Jubilee Fund Act 1965 (Revised-2019) Akta Kumpulan Wang Jubli Pulau Pinang dan Seberang Perai 1965 (Disemak-2019) Makes better provision for the Penang and Province Wellesley Silver Jubilee Fund. | 2019-12-27 | EN · BM |
| Act 822 | National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Act 2019 Akta Pusat Pencegahan Jenayah Kewangan Nasional 2019 | 2019-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 823 | Finance Act 2019 Akta Kewangan 2019 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Sales Tax Act 2018, the Finance Act 2010 and the Finance Act 2018. | 2019-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 824 | Malaysian Health Promotion Board (Dissolution) Act 2019 Akta Lembaga Promosi Kesihatan Malaysia (Pembubaran) 2019 | 2019-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 825 | Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 Akta Antiberita Tidak Benar (Pemansuhan) 2020 Repeals the Anti-Fake News Act 2018. | 2020-01-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 826 | Food Donors Protection Act Akta Perlindungan Penderma Makanan 2020 Provides for the protection for food donors from any civil liability. | 2020-02-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 827 | Currency Act 2020 Akta Mata Wang 2020 Provides for the management of currency of Malaysia, regulation of currency processing business and currency processing activities. | 2020-02-28 | EN · BM |
| Act 828 | National Land Code (Revised-2020) Kanun Tanah Negara (Disemak-2020) Amends and consolidates the laws relating to land and land tenure, the registration of title to land and of dealings therewith and the collection of revenue therefrom within the States of Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. Our guide to this Act → | 2020-10-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 829 | Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Act 2020 Akta Langkah-Langkah Sementara bagi Mengurangkan Kesan Penyakit Koronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) 2020 Provides for temporary measures to reduce the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) including to modify the relevant provisions in the Limitation Act 1953, the Sabah Limitation Ordinance, the Sarawak Limitation Ordinance, the Public Authorities Protection Act 1948, the Insolvency Act 1967, the Hire-Purchase Act 1967, the Consumer Protection Act 1999, the Distress Act 1951, the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, the Industrial Relations Act 1967, the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981, the Sabah Labour Ordinance, the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, the Land Public Transport Act 2010, the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987, the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, the Subordinate Courts Act 1948 and the Subordinate Courts Rules Act 1955. | 2022-01-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 830 | Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)) Act 2020 Akta Langkah-Langkah Sementara bagi Pembiayaan Kerajaan (Penyakit Koronavirus 2019 (Covid-19)) 2020 Provides for temporary measures relating to government financing to reduce the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by increasing the ceiling amount for the total amount of the sums that may be raised under the Loan (Local) Act 1959 [Act 637] and the total amount of moneys that may be received under the Government Funding Act 1983 [Act 275], establishes a COVID-19 Fund, allows the sums raised under the Loan (Local) Act 1959 and the moneys received under the Government Funding Act 1983 to be paid into the COVID-19 Fund, allows the moneys in the COVID-19 Fund to be applied and appropriated for the purposes of the programmes under the economic stimulus packages and economic recovery plans. | 2021-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 831 | Finance Act 2020 Akta Kewangan 2020 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990, the Finance Act 2012 and the Finance Act 2018. | 2020-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 832 | Societies Act 1966 (Revised-2021) Akta Pertubuhan 1966 (Disemak-2021) Deals with registration of societies. | 2021-11-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 833 | Finance Act 2021 Akta Kewangan 2021 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990, the Promotion of Investments Act 1986, the Finance Act 2012 and the Finance Act 2018. | 2021-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 834 | Malaysian Space Board Act 2022 Akta Lembaga Angkasa Malaysia 2022 Establishes the Malaysian Space Board to regulate certain space related activities for the purposes of safety, regulates the registration of space object and provides for certain space related offences and related matters. | 2022-01-25 | EN · BM |
| Act 835 | Factories and Machinery (Repeal) Act 2022 Akta Kilang dan Jentera (Pemansuhan) 2022 Repeals the Factories and Machinery Act 1967. | 2022-03-16 | EN · BM |
| Act 836 | Geographical Indications Act 2022 Akta Petunjuk Geografi 2022 Provides for the protection and registration of geographical indications in relation to goods, and for the implementation of the relevant treaties and related matters. | 2022-03-16 | EN · BM |
| Act 837 | Malaysian Border Security Agency (Dissolution) Act 2022 Akta Agensi Kawalan Sempadan Malaysia (Pembubaran) 2022 Repeals the Malaysian Border Security Agency Act 2017. | 2022-09-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 838 | Housewives' Social Security Act 2022 Akta Keselamatan Sosial Suri Rumah 2022 Provides for the social security for the insured housewives in the form of certain benefits, for the improvement of health, safety, welfare and well-being of the housewives. | 2024-06-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 839 | Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 Akta Suruhanjaya Bebas Tatakelakuan Polis 2022 Provides for the establishment of the Independent Police Conduct Commission as an independent oversight body and provides for its functions and powers, including powers on matters relating to complaints of misconduct and its investigation. | 2022-10-18 | EN · BM |
| Act 840 | Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 Akta Antigangguan Seksual 2022 Provides for a right of redress for any person who has been sexually harassed, the establishment of the Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment, raises awareness and prevents the occurrence of sexual harassment. Our guide to this Act → | 2022-10-18 | EN · BM |
| Act 841 | Pensions Act 1951 (Revised-2022) Akta Pencen 1951 (Disemak-2022) Regulates the granting of pensions, gratuities and other allowances to officers in the public service of the Federation of Malaya. | 2022-11-07 | EN · BM |
| Act 842 | Penang Free School Act 1920 (Revised-2023) Akta Penang Free School 1920 (Disemak-2023) Provides for the incorporation of a statutory body of trustees of Penang Free School. | 2023-02-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 843 | Preservation of Public Security (Sabah) Act 1962 (Revised-2023) Akta Pemeliharaan Keselamatan Awam (Sabah) 1962 (Disemak-2023) Confers upon the Yang di-Pertuan Agong powers to take measures for the preservation of public security in Sabah and provides for incidental and connected matters. | 2023-02-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 844 | The Pure Life Society (Shuddha Samajam) Incorporation Act 1957 (Revised-2023) Akta Pemerbadanan The Pure Life Society (Shuddha Samajam) 1957 (Disemak-2023) Incorporates the Pure Life Society (Shuddha Samajam). | 2023-05-08 | EN · BM |
| Act 845 | Finance Act 2023 Akta Kewangan 2023 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Finance Act 2018. | 2023-05-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 846 | Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 Akta Pemansuhan Hukuman Mati Mandatori 2023 Amends the Penal Code, the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, the Arms Act 1960, the Kidnapping Act 1961, the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Strategic Trade Act 2010 and the Criminal Procedure Code in order to abolish the mandatory death penalty, varies the sentence relating to imprisonment for natural life and whipping. | 2023-06-16 | EN · BM |
| Act 847 | Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023 Akta Semakan Hukuman Mati dan Pemenjaraan Sepanjang Hayat (Bidang Kuasa Sementara Mahkamah Persekutuan) 2023 Provides for the temporary revisionary jurisdiction of the Federal Court to review the sentence of death and imprisonment for natural life imposed on a convicted person following the abolition of the mandatory death penalty and amendment to the relating laws. | 2023-06-16 | EN · BM |
| Act 848 | Fees (Department of Broadcasting Malaysia) (Validation) Act 2023 Akta Fi (Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia) (Pengesahan) 2023 Validates the collection of fees in respect of any supply of television programme by the Department of Broadcasting Malaysia during the period from 15 March 2001 to 28 February 2022. | 2023-07-28 | EN · BM |
| Act 849 | The Titular Superior of the Brothers of Saint Gabriel (Incorporation) Act 1957 (Revised-2023) Akta The Titular Superior Of The Brothers Of Saint Gabriel (Pemerbadanan) 1957 (Disemak-2023) Incorporates the Titular Superior of the Congregation of the Brothers of Christian Instruction of Saint Gabriel in Peninsular Malaysia. | 2023-10-16 | EN · BM |
| Act 850 | Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 Akta Kewangan Awam dan Tanggungjawab Fiskal 2023 Makes provisions on the responsibilities, accountability, and transparency transparencyofofthethe Government managing governance and Government in, in, managing the the public finances and fiscal risk specifically in to relation to public finances and fiscal risk specifically in relation revenue, revenue, expenditure, borrowing the reporting of budget annual expenditure, borrowing and debt;and thedebt; reporting of annual budget documents and publication other documents; and documents and publication. | 2023-12-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 851 | Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 Akta Kewangan (No. 2) 2023 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990, the Entertainments Duty Act 1953, the Customs Act 1967, the Excise Act 1976, the Goods Vehicle Levy Act 1983, the Windfall Profit Levy Act 1998, the Tourism Tax Act 2017, the Sales Tax Act 2018, the Service Tax Act 2018 and the Departure Levy Act 2019. | 2023-12-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 852 | Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 Provides for matters relating to the registration, advertisement, control of the sale and purchase of a tobacco product, smoking substance and substitute tobacco product. | 2024-02-02 | EN · BM |
| Act 853 | Jurisdictional Immunities of Foreign States Act 2024 Akta Kekebalan Bidang Kuasa Negara Asing 2024 Provides for the immunity of a foreign State and its property, the head of State and the head of Government of a foreign State from the jurisdiction of the court of Malaysia; the circumstances for the waiver of immunity; the restrictions of immunity; the establishment of the Foreign State Immunity Council; the withdrawal of immunity where there is no reciprocal treatment. | 2024-05-24 | EN · BM |
| Act 854 | Cyber Security Act 2024 Akta Keselamatan Siber 2024 Enhances the national cyber security by providing for the establishment of the National Cyber Security Committee, duties and powers of the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Agency, functions and duties of the national critical information infrastructure sector leads and national critical information infrastructure entities and the management of cyber security threats and cyber security incidents to national critical information infrastructures, regulates the cyber security service providers through licensing. | 2024-06-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 855 | Preservation of Public Security (Sarawak) Act 1962 (Revised-2024) Akta Pemeliharaan Keselamatan Awam (Sarawak) 1962 (Disemak-2024) Provides for the preservation of public security in Sarawak and for incidental and connected matters. | 2024-07-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 856 | Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Act 2024 Akta Suruhanjaya Penerbangan Malaysia (Pembubaran) 2024 Repeals the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015. | 2024-09-25 | EN · BM |
| Act 857 | Jewellers (Licensing) Act 1917 (Revised-2024) Akta Penjual Barang Kemas (Pelesenan) 1917 (Disemak-2024) Provides for the control of jewellers. | 2024-10-14 | EN · BM |
| Act 858 | Declaration of an Area in the Bintulu District to Be a Federal Port (Repeal) Act 2024 Akta Pengisytiharan Suatu Kawasan dalam Daerah Bintulu Menjadi Suatu Port Persekutuan (Pemansuhan) 2024 Repeals the Declaration of an Area in the Bintulu District to be a Federal Port Act 1979. | 2024-10-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 859 | Bintulu Port Authority (Dissolution) Act 2024 Akta Lembaga Pelabuhan Bintulu (Pembubaran) 2024 Repeals the Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981, dissolves the Bintulu Port Authority established under the Act, provides for the vesting of its properties in the Government or the Government of the State of Sarawak or any entity empowered or appointed by the Government of the State of Sarawak under the relevant written laws. | 2024-10-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 860 | Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024 Akta Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia 2024 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency, and its functions and powers relating to border control and protection. | 2024-10-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 861 | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 Akta Kecekapan dan Konservasi Tenaga 2024 Regulates the efficient consumption of energy and conservation of energy with the aim to improve and increase energy efficiency and avoid waste of energy. | 2024-11-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 862 | Finance Act 2024 Akta Kewangan 2024 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Finance Act 2012 and the Finance (No. 2) Act 2023. | 2024-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 863 | Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Act 2024 Akta Langkah-Langkah bagi Pemungutan, Pentadbiran dan Penguatkuasaan Cukai 2024 Provides for measures relating to the implementation of the collection, administration and enforcement of tax by amending the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Windfall Profit Levy Act 1998, the Sales Tax Act 2018 and the Service Tax Act 2018. | 2024-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 864 | Data Sharing Act 2025 Akta Perkongsian Data 2025 Provides for the sharing of data within the control of a public sector agency with other public sector agency, establishment of the National Data Sharing Committee, functions and powers of the Director General of the National Digital Department in relation to data sharing. | 2025-02-20 | EN · BM |
| Act 865 | Co-Operative Institute (Incorporation) Act 1968 (Revised–2025) Akta Institut Koperasi (Pemerbadanan) 1968 (Disemak–2025) Incorporates the Co-operative Institute of Malaysia for the purpose of developing and promoting co-operative training and education. | 2025-05-14 | EN · BM |
| Act 866 | Online Safety Act 2025 Akta Keselamatan dalam Talian 2025 Enhances and promotes online safety in Malaysia by regulating harmful content and providing for duties and obligations of the applications service providers, content applications service providers and network service providers. | 2025-05-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 867 | Government Service Efficiency Commitment Act 2025 Akta Iltizam Kecekapan Perkhidmatan Kerajaan 2025 Enhances the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the Government service by addressing bureaucracy, reducing regulatory burden and implementing service performance ratings. | 2025-05-22 | EN · BM |
| Act 868 | Malaysian Media Council Act 2025 Akta Majlis Media Malaysia 2025 Provides for the establishment of the Malaysian Media Council and makes provisions for other matters connected therewith. | 2025-06-06 | EN · BM |
| Act 869 | Parliamentary Service Act 2025 Akta Perkhidmatan Parlimen 2025 Provides for the establishment of the Parliamentary Service and the Parliamentary Service Council, administration of the Parliamentary Service. | 2025-07-18 | EN · BM |
| Act 870 | Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 Akta Pemerangkapan, Penggunaan dan Penyimpanan Karbon 2025 Provides for matters relating to the capture, transportation, utilization and permanent storage of carbon dioxide, reduces carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate the effects of climate changes, catalyse the development of the carbon capture, utilization and storage industry as a new source of economic growth. | 2025-08-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 871 | Fees (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry) (Validation) Act 2025 Akta Fi (Feri Pengkalan Kubor) (Pengesahan) 2025 Validates the collection of fees in respect of ferry services between Pengkalan Kubor, Malaysia and Takbai, Thailand which was administrated and regulated by the Public Works Department of Malaysia during the period of 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2024. | 2025-10-17 | EN · BM |
| Act 872 | Gig Workers Act 2025 Akta Pekerja Gig 2025 Protects the rights of a gig worker, provides for the duties of a contracting entity, regulates terms and conditions of a service agreement entered into between the contracting entity and the gig worker, provides for dispute resolution mechanism, provides for the establishment of the Consultative Council, provides for the establishment of the Gig Workers Tribunal. | 2025-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 873 | Consumer Credit Act 2025 Akta Kredit Pengguna 2025 Provides for, the establishment of the Consumer Credit Commission, protection of the interests of credit consumers, regulation and supervision of conventional or Islamic credit business and credit service business, proper conduct and responsible lending practices in the credit industry and promotion of a fair, efficient and transparent credit industry. | 2025-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 874 | Finance Act 2025 Akta Kewangan 2025 Amends the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990 and the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967. | 2025-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 875 | Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Act 2025 Akta Langkah-Langkah bagi Pemungutan, Pentadbiran dan Penguatkuasaan Cukai 2025 Provides for measures relating to the implementation of the collection, administration and enforcement of tax by amending the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990 and the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967. | 2025-12-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 876 | Anti-Bully Act 2026 Akta Antibuli 2026 Provides for a specific mechanism to address complaint of bully, prevents and manage bullying cases in the educational institution and other institution, provides for the establishment of the Tribunal for Anti-bully, raises awareness of bully and prevention of bully. | 2026-01-23 | EN · BM |
| Act 877 | Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026 Akta Insolvensi Rentas Sempadan 2026 Provides for matters relating to cross-border insolvency including access to Court by foreign representatives and foreign creditors, recognition of foreign proceedings, granting of relief in relation to recognition of foreign proceedings, cooperation with foreign courts and foreign representatives, coordination of concurrent proceedings. | 2026-01-30 | EN · BM |
| Act 879 | Auctioneers Act 1914 (Revised–2026) Akta Pelelong 1914 (Disemak–2026) Regulates auctioneers in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan. | 2026-03-25 | EN · BM |
| Act 880 | Capitation Grant Act 2026 Akta Pemberian Mengikut Bilangan Orang 2026 Amends the provisions of Part I of the Tenth Schedule to the Federal Constitution. | 2026-03-31 | EN · BM |
| Act 883 | Records (Disposal) (Sarawak) Act 1955 (Revised-2026) Akta Rekod (Pelupusan) (Sarawak) 1955 (Disemak -2026) Provides for the disposal of court records. | 2026-06-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 884 | Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Act 2026 Akta Rapid Transit System Link Johor Bahru-Singapura 2026 Gives effect to the Government of Malaysia’s obligations under certain provisions in the Agreements between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore concerning the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link relating to the performance of customs, immigration and quarantine clearance functions and security functions at the co-located customs, immigration and quarantine facilities within the designated area at Bukit Chagar Station, Johor Bahru in Malaysia and Woodlands North Station in the Republic of Singapore and the management of cross-border incident. | 2026-06-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 886 | The Titular Superior of the Institute of the Marist Brothers of the Schools (Incorporation) Act 1958 (Revised–2026) Akta The Titular Superior Of The Institute Of The Marist Brothers Of The Schools (Pemerbadanan) 1958 (Disemak–2026) Incorporates the Titular Superior of the Institute of the Marist Brothers of the Schools in Peninsular Malaysia. | 2026-09-29 | EN · BM |
| No. 26 of 1963 (Malaysia Act) | Malaysia Act Akta Malaysia Provides for Malaysia. | 2023-10-30 | EN |
Passed but not yet in force
| Act 170 | Martial Arts Societies Act 1976 Akta Pertubuhan Seni Mempertahankan Diri 1976 Provides for the establishment of the Martial Arts Supervisory Council, for the registration of martial arts societies. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 564 | Telemedicine Act 1997 Akta Teleperubatan 1997 (Belum Berkuat Kuasa) Provides for the regulation and control of the practice of telemedicine;. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 568 | Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara (Dissolution) Act 1997 Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara (Pembubaran) 1997 (Belum Berkuat Kuasa) Repeals the Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara Act 1972, dissolves the Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara established under the Act, transfers all its properties to the Government. | 2011-12-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 571 | Bank Simpanan Nasional Berhad Act 1997 Akta Bank Simpanan Nasional Berhad 1997 (Belum Berkuat Kuasa) Provides for the transfer to and for the vesting of property, rights and liabilities of Bank Simpanan Nasional in a company by the name of Bank Simpanan Nasional Berhad, and its regulation; and makes provisions for other matters relating thereto. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 638 | National Anti-Drugs Agency Act 2004 Akta Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan 2004 (Belum Berkuat Kuasa) Establishes the National Anti-Drugs Agency to vest powers on the officers of the Agency to perform preventive, treatment, rehabilitation, enforcement, investigation, special preventive measures, forfeiture of property and administrative functions with respect to offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 [Act 234], Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 [Act 283], Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985. | 2016-10-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 643 | Langkawi International Yachting Companies Act 2005 Akta Syarikat Kapal Layar Antarabangsa Langkawi 2005 (Belum Berkuat Kuasa) Provides for the incorporation, registration and administration of international yachting companies in Langkawi. | 2006-01-01 | EN · BM |
| Act 775 | Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act 2016 Akta Perubatan Tradisional dan Komplementari 2016 (Belum Berkuat Kuasa) | 2016-03-10 | EN · BM |
| Act 802 | Private Aged Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 2018 Akta Kemudahan dan Perkhidmatan Jagaan Kesihatan Warga Emas Swasta 2018 | 2017-03-29 | EN · BM |
| Act 878 | Legal Aid and Public Defence Act 2026 Akta Bantuan Guaman dan Pembelaan Awam 2026 Enhances legal aid services in Malaysia by providing for matters for the grant of legal aid and public defence services to certain persons, provides for the appointment of the Director General of Legal Aid and other officers in relation to the provision of legal aid services to aided persons, and the appointment of the Chief Public Defender and public defender officers in relation to the provision of public defence services to the aided accused. | 2026-02-13 | EN · BM |
| Act 881 | International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation Act 2026 Akta Perjanjian Penyelesaian Antarabangsa yang Terhasil daripada Pengantaraan 2026 Gives effect to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, makes provisions for the enforcement and admissibility of international settlement agreements resulting from mediation. | 2026-05-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 882 | Government Procurement Act 2026 Akta Perolehan Kerajaan 2026 Provides for the duties, accountability, governance and transparency in Government procurement, the establishment of the Government Procurement Appeal Tribunal. | 2026-05-26 | EN · BM |
| Act 885 | National Trust Fund Act 2026 Akta Kumpulan Wang Amanah Negara 2026 Establishes the National Trust Fund, incorporates the National Trust Fund (Incorporated) as the governing body of the National Trust Fund, provides for the investment of the National Trust Fund to ensure a long-lasting financial reserve for current and future generations of Malaysia. | 2026-09-15 | EN · BM |
| Act 887 | Statistics Act 2026 Akta Statistik 2026 Provides for the functions of the Department of Statistics Malaysia, establishment of the National Statistics Council, matters relating to data and statistics. | 2026-10-23 | EN · BM |
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