Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963
Akta Lambang dan Nama (Mencegah Penggunaan Tak Wajar) 1963
Prevents the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes.
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 414 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Criminal law & security |
| Year | 1963 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 March 2018 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to prevent the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes.
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 March 2018 | 10 | e0c7956efd63 | PDF 0.3 MB |
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Official source
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- Official text (Bahasa Melayu) ↗
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