Defamation Act 1957
Akta Fitnah 1957
Deals with the law of libel and slander and other malicious falsehoods.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 18 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 19 pages
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 286 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Civil & commercial |
| Year | 1957 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 January 2006 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act relating to the law of libel and slander and other malicious falsehoods.
Cited on these pages
Defamation Act 1957Evidence Act 1950Federal ConstitutionOnline life
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 10 May 1983 | 19 | fbcf0ad85360 | PDF 9.6 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 January 2006 | 18 | 0462ae0b402c | PDF 0.4 MB |
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Official source
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- Official text (Bahasa Melayu) ↗
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