Domestic Violence Act 1994
Akta Keganasan Rumah Tangga 1994
Provides for legal protection in situations of domestic violence.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 29 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 33 pages
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 521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Family, children & welfare |
| Year | 1994 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 July 2023 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to provide for legal protection in situations of domestic violence and matters incidental thereto.
Cited on these pages
Domestic Violence Act 1994Family law: marriage, divorce, maintenance and custodyGlossary of legal termsIslamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984 (Act 303)Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976Penal CodeFamily & marriage
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 1 July 2023 | 33 | e6ae17d8d223 | PDF 0.5 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 July 2023 | 29 | 8d3568016a77 | PDF 0.5 MB |
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Official source
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