Criminal Justice Act 1953
Akta Keadilan Jenayah 1953
Deals with penal servitude, methods of imprisonment and whipping;.
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 345 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Criminal law & security |
| Year | 1953 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 June 2013 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act relating to penal servitude, methods of imprisonment and whipping; and for purposes connected therewith.
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 June 2013 | 9 | 56cb49d41237 | PDF 0.3 MB |
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Official source
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- Official text (Bahasa Melayu) ↗
- Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) ↗
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