Announcement, Legislation Updates, Legal News, Case Updates, Articles, Newsletter
Nov 15 2021 |
legislation updatesAct 832: Societies Act 1966 (Revised - 2021) which has come into effect on 15 November 2021
Feb 22 2021 |
legislation updatesAct A1624: The Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 September 2021. This is an Act to amend the Insolvency Act 1967.
Jan 01 2021 |
legislation updatesAct A1632: The Service Tax (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 January 2021. This is an Act to amend the Service Tax Act 2018.
Jan 01 2021 |
legislation updatesAct A1631: The Sales Tax (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 January 2021. This is an Act to amend the Sales Tax Act 2018.
Jan 01 2021 |
legislation updatesAct A1630: The Free Zones (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 January 2021. This is an Act to amend the Free Zones Act 1990.
Jan 01 2021 |
legislation updatesAct A1629: The Excise (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 January 2021. This is an Act to amend the Excise Act 1976.
Jan 01 2021 |
legislation updatesAct A1628: The Customs (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 January 2021. This is an Act to amend the Customs Act 1967.
Jan 01 2021 |
legislation updatesAct A1626: The Supply Act 2021 comes into operation on 1 January 2021. This is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2021 and to appropriate that sum for the service of that year to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 01 2021 |
legislation updatesAct 831: The Finance Act 2020 (Act 831) is an Act to amend the Income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990, the Finance Act 2012 and the Finance Act 2018.
Dec 23 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1615: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 January 2021 except for section 4, subsections 5(c), (d), (e), (f) and 8(b), section 10, subsections 11(a), (b) and (c), and sections 18, 33 and 34.
Nov 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1625: National Security Council (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 November 2020.
Oct 28 2020 |
legislation updatesAct 830: Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)) Act 2020 is deemed to have come into operation on 27 February 2020 and shall continue to remain in operation until 31 December 2022, except for section 3 of the Act.
Oct 23 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1618: Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 23 October 2020.
Oct 23 2020 |
legislation updatesAct 829: Temporary Measures for Reducing The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Act 2020 shall has effect for two years from the date of its broadcast in the government gazette on 23 October 2020.
Oct 22 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1623: Subordinate Courts Rules (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 22 October 2020.
Oct 22 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1622: Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 22 October 2020.
Oct 22 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1621: Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 22 October 2020.
Oct 21 2020 |
legislation updatesAct 828: National Land Code (Revised - 2020) which has come into effect on 15 October 2020.
Sep 30 2020 |
legislation updatesAct 827: The Currency Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 October 2020.
Sep 30 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1616: The Central Bank of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2020 which comes into operation on 1 October 2020.
Jul 06 2020 |
legislation updatesIt is an Act to amend the income Tax Act 1967, the Real Property Gains Tax 1976, the Stamp Act 1949, the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967, the Sales Tax Act 2018, the Finance Act 2010 and the Finance Act 2018, to provide temporary relief measures for the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 06 2020 |
legislation updatesIt is an Act to provide for the establishment of the Malaysian Allied Health Professional Council, to provide for the registration of persons practicing as allied health practitioners and persons carrying on activities relating to allied health, to regulate the practice of Allied Health Professions, and for related matters.
Jul 06 2020 |
legislation updatesIt is an Act to amend the Copyright Act 1987. The highlight of the amending Act is the introduction of new section 59c regarding “disputes relating to royalties arising between a licensing body and any of its members subject to the agreement of such licensing body and such member.
Jun 01 2020 |
legislation updatesMalaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018 is an Act to amend the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. New Section 17A imposes a corporate liability on organisations, who may now be held accountable for the corrupt offences committed by their employees or any persons deemed associated with the organisations.
Jun 01 2020 |
legislation updatesWorkers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 is an Act to amend the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990.
Apr 01 2020 |
legislation updatesThe Malaysian Health Promotion Board (Dissolution) Act 2019 is an Act to repeal the Malaysian Health Promotion Board established under the Act, to provide for the vesting of its properties in the Government and to provide for related matters.
Mar 31 2020 |
legislation updatesThe Food Donors Protection Act 2020 comes into operation on 31 March 2020. It is an Act to provide for the protection for food donors from any civil liability and for matters connected therewith.
Mar 15 2020 |
legislation updatesThe highlights of the Amending Act is the insertion of new Eight Schedule which allows a member to transfer his EPF contributions into the account of his lawful wife/s and the amendment of Section 39 which imposes travel bans on those with outstanding EPF and overdue contributions.
Feb 01 2020 |
legislation updatesPU (A) 5/2020: Minimum Wages Order 2020 comes into effect on 1 February 2020. This Order states the minimum wages rates in the city council or municipal council areas
Jan 31 2020 |
legislation updatesThe Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020 comes into operation on 31 January 2020. It is an Act to repeal the Anti-Fake News Act 2018.
Jan 15 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1605: Companies (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 15 January 2020. It is an Act to amend the Companies Act 2016
Jan 02 2020 |
legislation updatesAct 822: National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Act 2019 comes into operation on 2 January 2020. It is an Act to provide for the establishment of the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, the coordination of integrated operation relating to financial crime amongst Government Entities and enforcement agencies and the management of centralized data system, and for related matters.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesService Tax (Amendment) Act 2019 which comes into operation on (i) 1 September 2019 for paragraph 3(b), sections 4,5 and 6, paragraphs 16(a), (b) and (c), paragraphs 21(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), sections 22, 23, 24 and 27, paragraphs 28(1), sections 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 49, and paragraph 50(a); (ii) 1 October 2019 for section 2, paragraphs 3(c), (e) and (f), sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, paragraph 16(d), sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, paragraph 21(f), sections 25 and 26, paragraph 28(b), sections 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48, paragraphs 50(b), (c) and (d), sections 51 and 52; and (iii) 1 January 2020 for section 37.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1608: Supply Act 2020 is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2020 and to appropriate that sum for the service of that year.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1597: Service Tax (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 January 2020. This is an Act to amend the Service Tax Act 2018.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1596: Sales Tax (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 January 2020. This is an Act to amend the Sales Tax Act 2018.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1594: Excise (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 January 2020. This is an Act to amend the Excise Act 1976.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1593: Customs (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 January 2020. This is an Act to amend the Customs Act 1967.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1595: Free Zones (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 January 2020. This is an Act to amend the Free Zones Act 1990.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct 1609: Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 January 2020. This is an Act to amend the Income Tax Act 1967.
Jan 01 2020 |
legislation updatesAct A1610: Petroleum (Income Tax) (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 January 2020. This is an Act to amend the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967.
Dec 27 2019 |
legislation updatesStreet, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Act 2019 which will come into operation on 27 December 2019 in the States of Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Johore, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan.
Dec 27 2019 |
legislation updatesTrademarks Act 2019 (Act 815) comes into operation on 27 December 2019. This is an Act to provide for the registration of trademarks in relation to goods and services and to implement the relevant treaties and for other matters connected therewith.
Dec 27 2019 |
legislation updatesTrade Descriptions (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into effect on 27 December 2019. This is an Act to amend the Trade Descriptions Act 2011.
Oct 01 2019 |
legislation updatesConsumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 October 2019. This is an Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act 1999.
Sep 11 2019 |
legislation updatesAct A1603 - Constitution (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 11 September 2019 (except for Section 3 of the same Act). It is an act to amend the Federal Constitution
Sep 01 2019 |
legislation updatesAct A1566 - Limitation (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 1 September 2019. It is an act to amend the Limitation Act 1953.
Sep 01 2019 |
legislation updatesAct A1591 - Civil Law (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 September 2019. It is an act to amend the Civil Law Act 1956.
Aug 01 2019 |
legislation updatesAct 813 - Departure Levy Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 August 2019 for provisions in Part I, Part II, Part IV, section 17, section 18, section 31, Part VII, Part VIII except for section 37, Part IX, Part X and Part XI to the Act, and 1 September 2019 for provisions in Part III, Part V except for sections 17 and 18, Part VI except for section 31, and section 37 to the Act. It is an Act to provide for the imposition of a departure levy on persons leaving Malaysia and for matters connected therewith.
Aug 01 2019 |
legislation updatesAct A1599: Revision of Laws (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 August 2019. This is an act to amend the Revision of Laws Act 1968.
Mar 01 2019 |
legislation updatesHire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2019 which has come into operation on 1 March 2019.
Feb 01 2019 |
legislation updatesChildren and Young Persons (Employment) (Amendment) Act 2019 comes into operation on 1 February 2019. It is an act to amend the Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966.
Jan 02 2019 |
legislation updatesSales Tax (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 2 January 2019. It is an act to amend the Sales Tax Act 2018.
Jan 02 2019 |
legislation updatesService Tax (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 2 January 2019. It is an act to amend the Service Tax Act 2018.
Jan 02 2019 |
legislation updatesCustoms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2018 comes into operation on 2 January 2019. It is an act to amend Customs Act 1967.
Jan 02 2019 |
legislation updatesExcise (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 2 January 2019. It is an act to amend the Excise Act 1976.
Dec 28 2018 |
legislation updatesSupply Act 2019 comes into operation on 28 December 2018. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2019 and to appropriate that sum for the service of that year.
Oct 01 2018 |
legislation updatesMalaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 1 October 2018. It is an act to amend the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
Sep 01 2018 |
legislation updatesService Tax Act 2018 comes into operation on 1 September 2018. It is an act to provide for the charging, levying and collecting of service tax and for matters connected therewith.
Sep 01 2018 |
legislation updatesSales Tax Act 2018 which comes into operation on 1 September 2018 is an act to provide for the charging, levying and collecting of sales tax and for matters connected therewith.
Sep 01 2018 |
legislation updatesGoods and Services Tax (Repeal) Act 2018 which comes into operation on 1 September 2018 is an act to repeal the Goods and Services Tax Act 2014.
Sep 01 2018 |
legislation updatesCustoms (Amendment) Act 2018 which comes into operation on 1 September 2018 is an act to amend the Customs Act 1967.
Sep 01 2018 |
legislation updatesFree Zones (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 1 September 2018. It is an act to amend the Free Zones Act 1990.
May 08 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Arbitration (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2018 comes into operation on 8 May 2018. It is an Act to amend the Arbitration Act 2005.
Apr 11 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Anti-Fake News Act 2018 comes into operation on 11 April 2018. It is an Act to deal with fake news and related matters.
Mar 15 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into operation on 15 March 2018. It is an Act to amend the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Feb 28 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 28 February 2018. It is an Act to amend the Arbitration Act 2005.
Feb 09 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into operation on 9 February 2018. It is an Act to amend the Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Act 1981.
Feb 09 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2018 comes into operation on 9 February 2018. It is an Act to amend the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015.
Feb 01 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Private Employment Agencies (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into operation on 1 February 2018. It is an Act to amend the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981.
Jan 01 2018 |
legislation updatesSection 29 of the Strata Titles (Amendment) Act 2016 comes into effect on 1 January 2018. It is an Act to amend the Strata Titles Act 1985.
Jan 01 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into effect on 1 January 2018. It is an Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act 1999.
Jan 01 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into operation on 1 January 2018. It is an Act to amend the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
Jan 01 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Trade Descriptions (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into operation on 1 January 2018. It is an Act to amend the Trade Descriptions Act 2011.
Jan 01 2018 |
legislation updatesThe Employment Insurance System Act 2017 comes into operation on 1 January 2018. It is an Act to provide the Employment Insurance System administered by the Social Security Organization to provide certain benefits and a re-employment placement programme for insured persons in the event of loss of employment which will promote active labour market policies, and for matters connected therewith.
Dec 15 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Prevention of Crime (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 15 December 2017. It is an Act to amend the Prevention of Crime Act 1959.
Dec 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Legal Aid (Amendment) Act 2017 came into effect on 1 December 2017. It is an Act to amend the Legal Aid Act 1971.
Dec 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act 2016 came into effect on 1 December 2017, except section 11. It is an Act to amend the Land Acquisition Act 1960.
Nov 28 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 28 November 2017. It is an Act to amend the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996.
Nov 24 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Securities Commission Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 24 November 2017. It is an Act to amend the Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993.
Nov 15 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 15 November 2017. It is an Act to amend the Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara Act 1972.
Nov 15 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 15 November 2017. It is an Act to amend the Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah Act 1973.
Nov 15 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Lembaga Kemajuan Kelantan Selatan (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 15 November 2017. It is an Act to amend the Lembaga Kemajuan Kelantan Selatan Act 1978.
Nov 15 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 15 November 2017. It is an Act to amend the Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah Act 1981.
Nov 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 1 November 2017. It is an Act to amend the Tabung Angkatan Tentera Act 1973.
Oct 06 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 6 October 2017. It is an Act to amend the Bankruptcy Act 1967.
Sep 08 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Strategic Trade (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 8 September 2017. It is an Act to amend the Strategic Trade Act 2010.
Aug 30 2017 |
legislation updatesSections 35, 45, 48, 49 and 56 of the National Land Code (Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 30 August 2017. It is an Act to amend the National Land Code.
Aug 01 2017 |
legislation updatesParts I, II, IV, and X, and sections 8 and 9 of the Tourism Tax Act 2017 came into operation on 1 August 2017 while Parts V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX and sections 6 and 7 will come into operation on 1 September 2017. It is an Act to provide for the imposition and collection of tourism tax and for matters connected therewith.
Jul 15 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Courts (Modes of Commencement of Actions) Act 2017 came into operation on 15 July 2017. It is an Act to provide for the treatment of modes of commencement in pending civil actions and standardisation of modes of commencement of civil actions, for the consequential revision and reprint of relevant written laws and for related matters.
Jul 10 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 came into operation on 10 July 2017. It is an Act to provide for certain sexual offences against children and their punishment in addition to other sexual offences...
Jul 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Advocates Ordinance (Sabah) (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 1 July 2017, except section 23. It is an Act to amend the Advocates Ordinance of Sabah.
Jul 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Medical (Amendment) Act 2012 came into operation on 1 July 2017. It is an Act to amend the Medical Act 1971.
Jun 13 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 came into operation on 13 June 2017. It is an Act to provide for the social security for self-employed person and for matters connected therewith.
May 19 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 19 May 2017. It is an Act to amend the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990.
Mar 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 1 March 2017. It is an Act to amend the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.
Mar 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 1 March 2017, except sections 17, 18, and 19. It is an Act to amend the Criminal Procedure Code and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment)(No.2) Act 2012.
Mar 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Evidence (Amendment) Act 2017 came into operation on 1 March 2017. It is an Act to amend the Evidence Act 1950.
Jan 31 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Companies Regulations 2017 came into operation on 31 January 2017.
Jan 31 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Registration of Businesses (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 31 January 2017. It is an Act to amend the Registration of Businesses Act 1956.
Jan 31 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) came into operation on 31 January 2017. It is an Act to amend the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012.
Jan 31 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Companies Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2015 for sections 9, 10, 11, 13 and 15 came into operation on 31 January 2017. It is an Act to amend the Companies Commission of Malaysia Act 2001.
Jan 31 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Interest Schemes Act 2016 came into operation on 31 January 2017. It is an Act to provide for the registration, administration and dissolution of schemes relating to interests and related matters.
Jan 31 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Companies Act 2016 came into operation on 31 January 2017 except section 241 and Division 8 of Part III. It is an Act to provide for the registration, administration and dissolution of companies and corporations and to provide for related matters.
Jan 12 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Gas Supply (Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 12 January 2017 except section 4A which came into force on 9 September 2016. It is an Act to amend the Gas Supply Act 1993.
Jan 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Strata Titles (Amendment) Act 2016, except section 29 came into operation on 1 January 2017. It is an Act to amend the Strata Titles Act 1985.
Jan 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe National Land Code (Amendment) Act 2016, except sections 34, 35, 45, 48, 49, 56, and 76, came into operation on 1 January 2017. It is an Act to amend the National Land Code.
Jan 01 2017 |
legislation updatesThe Child (Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 1 January 2017. It is an Act to amend the Child Act 2001.
Nov 17 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Statutory Declarations Act 1960 (Revised 2016) came into operation on 17 November 2016. It is an Act to provide for the making and taking of statutory declarations and for purposes connected with in and incidental to it.
Sep 01 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Civil Defence (Amendment) Act 2016 has come into operation on 1 September 2016. It is an Act to amend the Civil Defence Act 1951.
Aug 01 2016 |
legislation updatesThe National Security Council Act 2016 came into operation on 1 August 2016. It is an Act to provide for the establishment of the National Security Council, the declaration of security areas, the special powers of the Security Forces in the security areas and other related matters.
Aug 01 2016 |
legislation updatesSections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17 ,20, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 60, 61, and subsections 63(1) and 63(3) of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act 2016 came into force on 1 August 2016...
Aug 01 2016 |
legislation updatesSections 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18 and paragraph 24(a) of the Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 2016 came into force on 1 August 2016. It is an Act to amend the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991.
Jul 31 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 31 July 2012. The amendments include new provisions on activity detrimental to parliamentary democracy, member of a terrorist group and organized crime.
Jul 15 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures)(Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 15 July 2016. It is an Act to amend the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985.
Jun 10 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2016 has come into operation on 10 June 2016. It is an Act to amend the Legal Profession Act 1976 and to deem the Chairman and members of the Disciplinary Board appointed on certain dates to have been duly appointed.
Jun 01 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Employees' Social Security (Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 1 June 2016. It is an Act to amend the Employees' Social Security Act 1969.
Apr 01 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 2016 came into operation on 1 April 2016. It is an Act to amend the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991.
Mar 01 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 1 March 2016. It is an Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act 1999.
Mar 01 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 came into operation on 1 March 2016. It is an Act to to establish the Malaysian Aviation Commission to regulate economic matters relating to the civil aviation industry and to provide for its functions, powers and related matters.
Jan 31 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Development Financial Institutions (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 31 January 2016. It is an Act to amend the Development Financial Institutions Act 2002.
Jan 30 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Quantity Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 30 January 2016. It is an Act to amend the Quantity Surveyors Act 1967.
Jan 01 2016 |
legislation updatesThe Electricity Supply (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 1 January 2016. It is an Act to amend the Electricity Supply Act 1990.
Nov 18 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 18 November 2015. It is an Act to amend the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.
Nov 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Chemists (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 1 November 2015. It is an Act to amend the Chemists Act 1975.
Oct 21 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Retirement Fund (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 21 October 2015. It is an Act to amend the Retirement Fund Act 2007.
Oct 15 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Veterans Act 2012 came into operation on 15 October 2015. It is an Act to establish the National Veterans Council, to provide for the registration of veterans and veterans associations, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Sep 15 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Capital Markets and Services (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 15 September 2015. It is an Act to amend the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
Sep 15 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Securities Commission (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 15 September 2015. It is an Act to amend the Securities Commission Act 1993.
Sep 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Prison (Amendment)(No.2) Act 2015 came into operation on 1 September 2015. It is an Act to amend the Prison Act 1995.
Sep 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Prevention of Crime (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 1 September 2015. It is an Act to amend the Prevention of Crime Act 1959.
Sep 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 came into operation on 1 September 2015. It is an Act to provide for the prevention of the commission or support of terrorist acts involving listed terrorist organisations in a foreign country or any part of a foreign country and for the control of persons engaged in such acts and for related matters.
Aug 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Technologists and Technicians Act 2015 came into operation on 1 August 2015. It is an Act to provide for the establishment of the Malaysia Board of Technologists and for the registration and recognition of Professional Technologists and Certified Technicians in providing technology services and technical services and for related matters.
Jun 15 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Special Measures Against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Act 2015 came into operation on 15 June 2015. It is an Act to provide for special measures to deal with persons who engage in the commission or support of terrorist acts...
Jun 05 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Supplementary Supply (2014) Act 2015 came into force on 5 June 2015. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for additional expenditure for the service of the year 2014 and to appropriate that sum for certain purposes for that year.
Jun 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Architects (Amendment) Act 2015 will come into operation on 1 June 2015 only for Paragraphs 3(d) and (p) and Section 23. It is an Act to amend the Architects Act 1967.
Jun 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2011 came into operation on 1 June 2015. It is an Act to amend the Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia Act 1994.
Jun 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Strata Titles (Amendment) Act 2013 came into operation on 1 June 2015 except section 22. It is an Act to amend the Strata Titles Act 1985.
Jun 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Housing Development (Control and Licensing) (Amendment) Act 2012 came into operation on 1 June 2015. It is an Act to amend the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966.
Jun 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Strata Management Act 2013 came into operation on 1 June 2015. It is an Act to provide for the proper maintenance and management of buildings and common property, and for related matters.
May 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Security Offences (Special Measures) (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 15 June 2015. It is an Act to amend the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
May 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 15 June 2015. It is an Act to amend the Penal Code.
Mar 30 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Netting of Financial Agreements Act 2015 will come into operation on 30 March 2015. It is an Act to provide for the enforceability of netting provision in financial agreements and to provide for related matters.
Mar 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 1 March 2015. It is an Act to the Civil Aviation Act 1969.
Feb 20 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Administration) Act 2015 came into operation on 20 February 2015. This is an Act to provide special laws for the administration of the Malaysian Airline System Berhad,...
Feb 20 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Companies Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2015 came into operation on 20 February 2015 except for sections 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15. It is an Act to amend the Companies Commission of Malaysia Act 2001.
Jan 10 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Control of Supplies (Amendment) Act 2015 came into force on 10 January 2015. It is an Act to amend the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
Jan 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Supply Act 2014 came into force on 1 January 2015. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2015 and to appropriate that sum for the service of that year.
Jan 01 2015 |
legislation updatesThe Finance (No. 2) Act 2014 came into force on 1 January 2015 except for Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 16, subparagraphs 20(a)(iv)(B), paragraph 20(b), section 21, paragraphs 22(b) and (c)...
Dec 31 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2014 came into force on 31 December 2014. It is an Act to amend the Penal Code.
Dec 31 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Security Offences (Special Measures) (Amendment) Act 2014 came into force on 31 December 2014. It is an Act to amend the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
Sep 01 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing (Amendment) Act 2014 came into force on 1 September 2014 except for Sections 22, 26 and 78. Sections 22 and 26 will come into operation on 1 October 2014....
Sep 01 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Amendment) Act 2014 came into force on 1 September 2014. It is an Act to amend the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
Aug 22 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Promotion of Investments (Amendment) Act 2014 dated 22 August 2014. It is an Act to amend the Promotion of Investments Act 1986.
Jul 25 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act 2014 came into force on 25 July 2014. It is an Act to amend the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996.
Jul 25 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Supplementary Supply (2014) Act 2014 came into force on 25 July 2014. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for additional expenditure for the service of the year 2014 and to appropriate that sum for certain purposes for that year.
Jun 13 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Supplementary Supply (2013) Act 2014 came into force on 13 June 2014. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for additional expenditure for the service of the year 2013 and to appropriate that sum for certain purposes for that year.
Jun 03 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2012 came into force on 3 June 2014. It is an Act to amend the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Jun 03 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2013 came into force on 3 June 2014. It is an Act to amend the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Jun 03 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2012 (Amendment) Act 2013 came into force on 3 June 2014. It is an Act to amend the Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2012.
Apr 15 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 came into force on 15 April 2014. It is an Act to facilitate regular and timely payment, to provide a mechanism for speedy dispute resolution through adjudication, to provide remedies for the recovery of payment in the construction industry and to provide for connected and incidental matters.
Apr 03 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Prison (Amendment) Act 2014 came into force on 3 April 2014. Is it an Act to amend the Prison Act 1995.
Apr 02 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Prevention of Crime (Amendment and Extension) Act 2014 came into force on 2 April 2014. It is an Act to amend and extend the Prevention of Crime Act 1959.
Mar 15 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Food Analysts Act 2011 has taken effect on 15 March 2014. It is an Act to provide for the establishment of the Malaysian Food Analysts Council, to provide for the registration of persons practicing as food analysts and to regulate the practice of food analysts and for matters connected therewith.
Mar 01 2014 |
legislation updatesSections 2, 4, 5 and 6 of the Judges Remuneration (Amendment) Act 2014 are deemed to have come into operation on 1 January 2014 while section 3 is deemed to have come into operation on 1 July 2013. It is an Act to amend the Judges Remuneration Act 1971.
Jan 15 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010 came into force on 15 January 2014. It is an Act to provide for the registration and regulation of persons carrying on credit reporting businesses and, for connected and incidental matters.
Jan 02 2014 |
legislation updatesThe Supply Act 2014 came into force on 1 January 2014. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2014 and to appropriate that sum for the service of that year.
Nov 02 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Supplementary Supply (2013) Act 2013 came into force on 2 November 2013. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for additional expenditure for the service of the year 2012 and to appropriate that sum for certain purposes for that year.
Sep 07 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Supplementary Supply (2012) Act 2013 came into force on 7 September 2013. It is an Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for additional expenditure for the service of the year 2012 and to appropriate that sum for certain purposes for that year.
Sep 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Safeguards (Amendment) Act 2012 came into operation on 1 September 2013. It is an Act to amend the Safeguards Act 2006 which is an Act to make provisions for the investigation and determination of safeguard measures on products imported into Malaysia and other matters connected therewith.
Aug 20 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Environmental Quality (Control of Petrol and Diesel Properties) (Amendments) Act 2013 was made on 20 August 2013. Regulation 2 came into operation on 2 September 2013 while Regulation 3 will come into operation on 1 June 2013.
Jul 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 July 2013. It is an Act to provide the minimum retirement age and for any related matters thereto.
Jun 30 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Medical Device Act 2012 has taken effect on 30 June 2013. It is an Act to regulate medical devices, the industry and to provide for matters connected thereto.
Jun 30 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 which came into force on 30 June 2013 except paragraphs 1 to 10 Schedule 9 and paragraphs 13 to 19 Schedule 9. With the coming into force of the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, the Islamic Banking Act 1983 and Takaful Act 1984 are repealed.
Jun 30 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Financial Services Act 2013 which came into force on 30 June 2013 except section 129 and Schedule 9. With the coming into force of the Financial Services Act 2013, the Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989, the Exchange Control Act 1953, the Insurance Act 1996 and the Payment Systems Act 2003 are repealed.
Apr 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2013 has taken effect on 1 April 2013. The amendments include the introduction of new sections 11A and 11B which deals with employment of Government employees and the terms and conditions of service including salaries of Government employees that are to be taken into account.
Apr 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Postal Services Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 April 2013. It is an Act to provide for the licensing of postal services and the regulation of the postal services industry, and for incidental or connected matters.
Mar 21 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Industrial Designs (Amendment) Act 2013 has taken effect on 1 July 2013. The amendments include the insertion of the definition of Official Journal, substitutions of sections 29 and 30...
Mar 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Act 2010 has taken effect on 1 March 2013. Amendments include the deletion of words "or Penghulu's Court" wherever they appear, the deletion of the definition of "Penghulu" and the insertion of the definition of "Registrar". New sections 5A and 101A were also introduced which deals with the Registrar and Power of the Sessions Court Judge to hear matters in chambers.
Feb 21 2013 |
legislation updatesThe International Transfer of Prisoners Act 2012 has taken effect on 21 February 2013. It is an Act to provide for the transfer of prisoners to and from Malaysia, and for matters connected therewith.
Jan 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 January 2013. It is an Act to provide for and regulate matters relating to the development and construction of housing accommodation, infrastructure...
Jan 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Employees Social Security (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 January 2013. The amendments include an increment of the eligible age limit of insured persons from fifty-five years to sixty years and a new section 112A which deals with electronic submission of documents.
Jan 01 2013 |
legislation updatesThe Central Bank of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2013 has taken effect on 8 February 2013. The amendments include the substitution of the definition of derivatives, the insertion of the definition of financial collateral and the substitution of section 31 on measures for financial stability.
Dec 28 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Capital Markets and Services (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 28 December 2012. The amendments include the definition of business trust, capital market products...
Dec 26 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012 has taken effect on 26 December 2012. It is an Act to provide for the registration, administration and dissolution of limited liability partnerships and to provide for related matters.
Sep 15 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2001 has taken effect on 15 September 2012 for sections 2,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 and 21.
Sep 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Identification Act 2009 has taken effect on 1 September 2012. It is an Act to provide for the establishment of a Forensic DNA Databank Malaysia, the taking of DNA samples, forensic DNA analysis, the use of DNA profiles and information in relation thereto, and for matters connected therewith.
Aug 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Rules of Court 2012 have taken effect on 1 August 2012. The Rules replace the Rules of the High Court 1980 and Subordinate Courts Rules 1980 to streamline procedures in civil cases at the Subordinate Courts and High Courts.
Aug 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Mediation Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 August 2012. It is an Act to promote and encourage mediation as a method of alternative dispute resolution by providing for the process of mediation, thereby facilitating the parties in disputes to settle the disputes in a fair, speedy and cost-effective manner and to provide for related matters.
Aug 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 August 2012. Under the amendments, university students are allowed to join any political party but activities of political party are barred within the campus.
Aug 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 August 2012. Under the amendments, university students are allowed to join any political party but activities of political party are barred within the campus.
Jul 31 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 has taken effect on 31 July 2012. It is an Act to provide for special measures relating to security offences for the purpose of maintaining public order and security and for connected matters.
Jul 31 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2012 has taken effect on 31 July 2012 except sections 7, 8 and 9 which deal on the requirements of electronic monitoring devices.
Jul 15 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research Act 2012 has taken effect on 15 July 2012. It is an Act to establish the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research.
Jul 02 2012 |
legislation updatesThe KLRCA Arbitration Rules as produced by the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration are in force as at 2 July 2012.
Jul 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 July 2012. It amends section 40 of the Fisheries Act 1985.
Jul 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 July 2012. Section 17A is introduced which deals with enforcement at entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises.
Jul 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 July 2012. Section 11A is introduced which deals with enforcement at entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises.
Jun 23 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 23 June 2012. It amends section 44 of the Income Tax Act 1967.
Jun 22 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Territorial Sea Act 2012 has taken effect on 22 June 2012. It is an Act to provide for the territorial sea of Malaysia and connected matters.
Jun 22 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Rukun Tetangga Act 2012 has taken effect on 22 June 2012. It is an Act to make provisions relating to Rukun Tetangga and Voluntary Patrolling Scheme and for connected matters.
Jun 22 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Malaysia Volunteers Corps Act 2012 has taken effect on 22 June 2012. It is an Act to provide for the establishment, duties and powers of the Malaysia Volunteer Corps.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Evidence (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 June 2012. New provisions on admissibility of fact in criminal cases, etc. and admissibility of evidence obtained under mutual assistance in criminal matters requests are introduced.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2010 has taken effect on 1 June 2012. The amendments include new provisions on pre-trial processes and victim or victim's family member impact statement (VIS).
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 June 2012. It amends sections 51A, 283 and 396 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2010 (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 June 2012. It amends the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2010.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Printing Presses and Publications (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 15 July 2012. Significant amendments include the abolishment of the Ministers absolute discretion in granting or refusing a printing licence and the prohibition of judicial review on the Ministers decision is now removed.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Evidence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2012 has taken effect on 31 July 2012. Significant amendments include a broader definition of the word computer in section 3 as well as the introduction of a new section 114A on presumption of fact in publication where owners or the administrators who facilitate the publication of online content would be liable for anonymous online contents posted on their registered networks or sites and data processing devices, unless it can be proved otherwise.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Educational Institutions (Discipline) (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 August 2012. Under the amendments, university students are allowed to join any political party but activities of political party are barred within the campus.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Labuan Companies (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 August 2012.
Jun 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 15 September 2012. The amendments include the definition of electric bicycle and a new section 76A which deals with authorized left turns.
Apr 23 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 has taken effect on 23 April 2012. It is an Act relating to the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, and to provide restrictions deemed necessary or expedient relating to such right in the interest of the security of the Federation or any part thereof or public order, including the protection of the rights and freedoms of other persons, and to provide for related matters.
Apr 23 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Police (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 23 April 2012. Under the amendment, provisions relating to police's power to regulate assemblies, meetings and processions were repealed.
Apr 15 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Standards of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 15 April 2012. The amendments among others redefined the term of "accreditation" and include provisions on powers of enforcement.
Apr 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Employment (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 April 2012. The amendments among others provide the definition of "contractor for labour" and new provisions on employment of foreign domestic servant and sexual harrassment.
Mar 01 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 March 2012. The amendments include new provisions on voluntary notification of copyright, prohibition on cam-cording and licensing body.
Feb 20 2012 |
legislation updatesThe Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 20 February 2012. Under the amendments, domestic violence is extended to include mental, emotional and psychological abuse.
Feb 10 2012 |
legislation updatesSection 2 of the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 10 February 2012 while section 3 is deemed to have taken effect on 1 November 2011.