Statutory Declarations Act 1960
Akta Akuan Berkanun 1960
Provides for the making and taking of statutory declarations and for purposes connected with it and incidental to it.
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| Number | Act 783 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Courts & legal profession |
| Year | 1960 |
| Official “last updated” | 17 November 2016 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to provide for the making and taking of statutory declarations and for purposes connected with it and incidental to it.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 17 November 2016 | 11 | aff14d772b05 | PDF 0.3 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 17 November 2016 | 11 | 2d9a906da653 | PDF 0.3 MB |
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