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.
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 400 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Companies, finance & banking |
| Year | 1951 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 October 2026 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act for the regulation and control of the business of moneylending, the protection of borrowers of the monies lent in the course of such business, and matters connected therewith.
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| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 October 2026 | 68 | 97c65e4ec5b3 | PDF 0.6 MB |
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