Powers of Attorney Act 1949
Akta Surat Kuasa Wakil 1949
Deals with powers of attorney.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 17 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 18 pages
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| Number | Act 424 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Courts & legal profession |
| Year | 1949 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 February 2013 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act relating to powers of attorney.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 1 February 2013 | 18 | cc8aaf6eda08 | PDF 0.3 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 February 2013 | 17 | d0991f38b8ea | PDF 0.2 MB |
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