Native Customs (Declaration) Ordinance, 1996 (Cap. 22)
Copy of the official text captured from State Attorney-General's Chambers Sarawak (LawNet Sarawak) (lawnet.sarawak.gov.my) on 27 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version.
| Number | Cap. 22 |
|---|---|
| Type | State enactment |
| Applies to | Sarawak |
| Year | 1996 |
| Published by | State Attorney-General's Chambers Sarawak (LawNet Sarawak) |
Contents — Parts and sections
12 sections, headings copied from the “ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS” of the official text (copy of 27 October 2026). Read the full wording in the PDF.
Definitions: section 2 (Interpretation).
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- s 1 Short title
- s 2 Interpretation
- s 3 Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak may publish codes
- s 4 Application of a code
- s 5 Contents of codes
- s 6 Amendment of a code
- s 7 Codes may not be questioned by court
- s 8 Guide on practice or observance of custom
- s 9 Legal status of a code
- s 10 Translation
- s 11 Government Printer or other printer
- s 12 Repeal and saving
- 2 CAP. 22 LAWS OF SARAWAK
- Chapter 22 NATIVE CUSTOMS (DECLARATION) ORDINANCE, 1996
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| 27 October 2026 | English | — | 10 | 86dab0503b49 | PDF 0.2 MB |
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