Child Act 2001
Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001
Consolidates and amends the laws relating to the care, protection and rehabilitation of children and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 148 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 167 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 611 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Family, children & welfare |
| Year | 2001 |
| 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 consolidate and amend the laws relating to the care, protection and rehabilitation of children and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 1 July 2023 | 167 | 610708e8aa33 | PDF 1.6 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 July 2023 | 148 | 5c55f21a3ced | PDF 1.4 MB |
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Official source
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