Criminal Procedure Code
Kanun Tatacara Jenayah
Deals with criminal procedure.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 369 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 480 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 593 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Criminal law & security |
| Year | 1935 |
| 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 procedure.
Cited on these pages
AppealsCourts of Judicature Act 1964 and Subordinate Courts Act 1948Criminal Procedure CodeThe criminal process: from police report to verdictEvidence Act 1950Federal ConstitutionPenal CodeYour rights when arrestedSyariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1997 (Act 560)Police, crime & your rights
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 1 May 2023 | 480 | 30b2fb7d092c | PDF 2.2 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 4 July 2023 | 369 | 429b6ab44193 | PDF 2.3 MB |
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Official source
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