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.
Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 221 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Criminal law & security |
| Year | 1951 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 October 2024 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Malaysia Civil Defence Force and to provide for its functions and powers and related matters.
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
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| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 October 2024 | 21 | fa8e4e8401a5 | PDF 0.4 MB |
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