Evidence Act 1950
Akta Keterangan 1950
Defines the law of evidence.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 108 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 119 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 56 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Courts & legal profession |
| Year | 1950 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 November 2017 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to define the law of evidence.
Cited on these pages
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 1 November 2017 | 119 | 4792716aedf2 | PDF 0.6 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 November 2017 | 108 | bf79eead3944 | PDF 0.6 MB |
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Official source
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