Penal Code
Kanun Keseksaan
Deals with criminal offences.
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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 574 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Criminal law & security |
| Year | 1936 |
| Official “last updated” | 4 July 2023 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act relating to criminal offences.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | English | 4 July 2023 | 313 | 120212a0d9a4 | PDF 1.7 MB |
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