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.
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 297 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Criminal law & security |
| Year | 1959 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 January 2018 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to provide for the more effectual prevention of crime throughout Malaysia and for the control of criminals, members of secret societies, terrorists and other undesirable persons, and for matters incidental thereto.
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 January 2018 | 42 | 2442b5aa0913 | PDF 0.5 MB |
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