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Mar 18 2022 |

legislation updates

Patents (Amendment) Act 2022

Act A1649: Patents (Amendment) Act 2022 which comes into operation on 18 March 2022 except section 14, paragraph 26(a), sections 45 and 47, paragraph 48(a), section 55 and paragraph 57(b).

Mar 16 2022 |

legislation updates

Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022

Act A1648: Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 dated 16 March 2022.

Nov 15 2021 |

legislation updates

Societies Act 1966 (Revised - 2021)

Act 832: Societies Act 1966 (Revised - 2021) which has come into effect on 15 November 2021

Feb 22 2021 |

legislation updates

Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Service Tax (Amendment) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Sales Tax (Amendment) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Free Zones (Amendment) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Excise (Amendment) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Customs (Amendment) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Supply Act 2021

Act 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 updates

Finance Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

National Security Council (Amendment) Act 2020

Act A1625: National Security Council (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 November 2020.

Oct 28 2020 |

legislation updates

Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)) Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020

Act A1618: Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 23 October 2020.

Oct 23 2020 |

legislation updates

Temporary Measures for Reducing The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Act 2020 shall

Act 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 updates

Subordinate Courts Rules (Amendment) Act 2020

Act A1623: Subordinate Courts Rules (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 22 October 2020.

Oct 22 2020 |

legislation updates

Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Act 2020

Act A1622: Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 22 October 2020.

Oct 22 2020 |

legislation updates

Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Act 2020

Act A1621: Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Act 2020 comes into operation on 22 October 2020.

Oct 21 2020 |

legislation updates

National Land Code (Revised - 2020)

Act 828: National Land Code (Revised - 2020) which has come into effect on 15 October 2020.

Sep 30 2020 |

legislation updates

Currency Act 2020

Act 827: The Currency Act 2020 comes into operation on 1 October 2020.

Sep 30 2020 |

legislation updates

Central Bank of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2020

Act A1616: The Central Bank of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2020 which comes into operation on 1 October 2020.

Jul 06 2020 |

legislation updates

Finance Act 2019

It 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 updates

Allied Health Professions Act 2016

It 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 updates

Copyright (Amendment) Act 2020

It 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 updates

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018

Malaysian 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 updates

Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019

Workers’ 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 updates

Malaysian Health Promotion Board (Dissolution) Act 2019

The 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 updates

Food Donors Protection Act 2020

The 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 updates

Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 2019

The 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 updates

Minimum Wages Order 2020

PU (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 updates

Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Act 2020

The 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 updates

Act A1605: Companies (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act 822: National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Service Tax (Amendment) Act 2019

Service 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 updates

Act A1608: Supply Act 2020

Act 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 updates

Act A1597: Service Tax (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act A1596: Sales Tax (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act A1594: Excise (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act A1593: Customs (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act A1595: Free Zones (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act 1609: Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act A1610: Petroleum (Income Tax) (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Act 2019

Street, 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 updates

Trademarks Act 2019 (Act 815)

Trademarks 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 updates

Trade Descriptions (Amendment) Act 2019

Trade 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 updates

Act A1598 – Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2019

Consumer 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 updates

Act A1603 - Constitution (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act A1566 - Limitation (Amendment) Act 2018

Act 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 updates

Act A1591 - Civil Law (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act 813 - Departure Levy Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Act A1599: Revision of Laws (Amendment) Act 2019

Act 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 updates

Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2019

Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2019 which has come into operation on 1 March 2019.

Feb 01 2019 |

legislation updates

Children and Young Persons (Employment) (Amendment) Act 2019

Children 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 updates

Sales Tax (Amendment) Act 2018

Sales 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 updates

Service Tax (Amendment) Act 2018

Service 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 updates

Customs (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2018

Customs (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 updates

Excise (Amendment) Act 2018

Excise (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 2 January 2019. It is an act to amend the Excise Act 1976.

Dec 28 2018 |

legislation updates

Supply Act 2019

Supply 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 updates

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018

Malaysian 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 updates

Service Tax Act 2018

Service 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 updates

Sales Tax Act 2018

Sales 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 updates

Goods and Services Tax (Repeal) Act 2018

Goods 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 updates

Customs (Amendment) Act 2018

Customs (Amendment) Act 2018 which comes into operation on 1 September 2018 is an act to amend the Customs Act 1967.

Sep 01 2018 |

legislation updates

Free Zones (Amendment) Act

Free 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 updates

Arbitration (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2018

The 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 updates

Anti-Fake News Act 2018

The 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 updates

Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2018

The 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 updates

Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Malaysian Aviation Commission (Amendment) Act 2018

The 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 updates

Private Employment Agencies (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Strata Titles (Amendment) Act 2016

Section 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 updates

Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Trade Descriptions (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Employment Insurance System Act 2017

The 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 updates

Prevention of Crime (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Legal Aid (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Securities Commission Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Lembaga Kemajuan Kelantan Selatan (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Strategic Trade (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

National Land Code (Amendment) Act 2016

Sections 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 updates

Tourism Tax Act 2017

Parts 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 updates

Courts (Modes of Commencement of Actions) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017

The 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 updates

Advocates Ordinance (Sabah) (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Medical (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017

The 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 updates

Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Evidence (Amendment) Act 2017

The 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 updates

Companies Regulations 2017

The Companies Regulations 2017 came into operation on 31 January 2017.

Jan 31 2017 |

legislation updates

Registration of Businesses (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Companies Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Interest Schemes Act 2016

The 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 updates

Companies Act 2016

The 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 updates

Gas Supply (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Strata Titles (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

National Land Code (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Child (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Statutory Declarations Act 1960 (Revised 2016)

The 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 updates

Civil Defence (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

National Security Council Act 2016

The 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 updates

Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act 2016

Sections 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 updates

Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 2016

Sections 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 updates

Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures)(Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Employees' Social Security (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 2016

The 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 updates

Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015

The 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 updates

Development Financial Institutions (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Quantity Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Electricity Supply (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Chemists (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Retirement Fund (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Veterans Act 2012

The 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 updates

Capital Markets and Services (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Securities Commission (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Prison (Amendment)(No.2) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Prevention of Crime (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015

The 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 updates

Technologists and Technicians Act 2015

The 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 updates

Special Measures Against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Act 2015

The 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 updates

Supplementary Supply (2014) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Architects (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2011

The 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 updates

Strata Titles (Amendment) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Housing Development (Control and Licensing) (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Strata Management Act 2013

The 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 updates

Security Offences (Special Measures) (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Netting of Financial Agreements Act 2015

The 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 updates

Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Administration) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Companies Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Control of Supplies (Amendment) Act 2015

The 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 updates

Supply Act 2015

The 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 updates

Finance (No. 2) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Security Offences (Special Measures) (Amendment) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing (Amendment) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Amendment) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Promotion of Investments (Amendment) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Supplementary Supply (2014) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Supplementary Supply (2013) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2012 (Amendment) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012

The 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 updates

The Prison (Amendment) Act 2014

The 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 updates

The Prevention of Crime (Amendment and Extension) Act 2014

The 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 updates

Food Analysts Act 2011

The 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 updates

Judges' Remuneration (Amendment) Act 2014

Sections 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 updates

Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010

The 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 updates

Supply Act 2014

The 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 updates

Supplementary Supply (2013) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Supplementary Supply (2012) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Safeguards (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Environmental Quality (Control of Petrol and Diesel Properties) (Amendments) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012

The 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 updates

Medical Device Act 2012

The 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 updates

Islamic Financial Services Act 2013

The 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 updates

Financial Services Act 2013

The 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 updates

Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Postal Services Act 2012

The 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 updates

Industrial Designs (Amendment) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Act 2010

The 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 updates

International Transfer of Prisoners Act 2012

The 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 updates

Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia Act 2012

The 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 updates

Employees' Social Security (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Central Bank of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2013

The 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 updates

Capital Markets and Services (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012

The 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 updates

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2001

The 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 updates

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Identification Act 2009

The 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 updates

Rules of Court 2012

The 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 updates

Mediation Act 2012

The 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 updates

Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research Act 2012

The 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 updates

Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration Rules (KLRCA Arbitration Rules)

The 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 updates

Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2012

The Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 July 2012. It amends section 40 of the Fisheries Act 1985.

Jul 01 2012 |

legislation updates

Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Territorial Sea Act 2012

The 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 updates

Rukun Tetangga Act 2012

The 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 updates

Malaysia Volunteers Corps Act 2012

The 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 updates

Evidence (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2010

The 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 updates

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2010 (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Printing Presses and Publications (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Evidence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Educational Institutions (Discipline) (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Labuan Companies (Amendment) Act 2012

The Labuan Companies (Amendment) Act 2012 has taken effect on 1 August 2012.

Jun 01 2012 |

legislation updates

Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Peaceful Assembly Act 2012

The 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 updates

Police (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Standards of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Employment (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act 2012

The 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 updates

Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2012

Section 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.

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Personal Data Protection Notice

We at ZUL RAFIQUE & partners recognize the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. As required under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, the purpose of this Personal Data Protection Notice (“Notice”) is to inform you how we collect and process your personal data when you appoint or engage us to provide services, when you access and use our website or interact with us including through meetings, seminars, conferences or events.

By appointing or engaging us to provide services to you, by accessing and using our website or by interacting with us, you consent to us using, collecting and processing your personal data in the manner contemplated in this Notice.

This Notice may be amended or updated from time to time. We would advise you to check this Notice on our website from time to time for amendments or updates. By continuing to use or engage our services, to use our website or to communicate with us subsequent to any amendments or updates to this Notice, it would confirm and indicate your acceptance to the amendments or updates to this Notice.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

Personal data generally means any information that identifies you. Your personal data is collected and processed by us at the start of our services or interaction and, from time to time, in the course of our engagement or interaction.

The type of personal data collected and processed by us includes:

  • name, date of birth, nationality, gender, NRIC / passport number, residency status, correspondence address, contact details including mobile, office and residential telephone number and facsimile number, e-mail address, banking details, financial / creditworthiness information;
  • employment category (private sector, government sector, self-employed, non-working or others), name of employer and office address, details of relationship with the company (e.g. promoter, director, shareholder);
  • such other information relevant or required for:
    • our legal engagement;
    • provision of legal services for the purposes of the legal engagement or legal transaction; and
    • compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and
  • any additional information provided by you or third parties about you.

Source of Personal Data

Personal data collected will mainly be from you. However, some personal data may also be collected by us from other available sources including but not limited to credit reporting agencies, government department or agencies, public registries, websites, social media, publications, events, seminars, conferences.

How Do We Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data is collected and processed by us for our business activities including the following purposes:

  • to verify your identity;
  • to communicate with you including responding to your enquiries;
  • all purposes related to or in connection with our legal engagement;
  • to provide legal services for the purposes of the legal engagement or transaction;
  • to comply with legal and/or regulatory requirements including court orders;
  • for our day to day operations and administrative purposes including file management, billing and collection, audits, reporting, investigations etc.;
  • for the purposes of enforcing or defending our legal rights and/or obtaining legal advice;
  • to send you materials or publications including newsletter, articles or updates or information about events, conferences, seminars, talks which may be of interest to you;
  • to promote, offer or market our services to you;
  • to send as potential referees to (i) editors/researches in ranking legal publication and journals and/or (ii) clients/potential clients who request for referees of past work in relation to any proposal, submissions, tenders or bids;
  • to assist in the prevention, detection or investigation of crime or possible criminal activities or for the administration of justice;
  • for security and internal audit purposes;
  • for such other purposes as may be directed or consented to by you; and
  • for all other purposes in relation to or incidental to the above.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal data to third parties. Third parties to whom your personal data may be disclosed by us are as follows:

  • any persons directed by or consented to by you;
  • any persons required for the purposes of the legal engagements and/or legal transactions including but not limited to counter parties, other advisors, financial institutions, regulatory bodies etc;
  • any person for the purposes of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
  • our data processors i.e. third party who we engage to process personal data on our behalf including but not limited to archival storage, data entry service providers, computer backup services, disaster recovery services, banks and financial institutions etc.; and
  • our professional advisors including but not limited to legal advisors, tax advisors, financial advisors, auditors, insurance brokers etc.

Further, we may also be required to transfer your personal data outside of Malaysia for the purposes and to such third parties stated in this Notice. The transfer of your personal data outside Malaysia would also be required if you are travelling, residing or based outside Malaysia.

Obligation to Provide Personal Data

We acknowledge that you have the right in deciding the information you wish to provide to us. The provision of the information listed above is voluntary in nature. However, please note that if you do not provide the information above or limit the way such information is to be processed, it may result in us not being able to:

  • communicate or correspond with you;
  • undertake the legal engagement or transaction and/or to provide our services to you; and/or
  • grant you access to our website.

Data Access and Data Correction

If you wish to request:

  • for access to your personal information;
  • for your personal data to be corrected or updated; or
  • to withdraw your consent or limit the use of your personal data;

please submit your written request to:

Assistant Manager Human Resources and Administration Department

Zul Rafique & Partners
D3-3-8 Solaris Dutamas
No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone : 03-6209 8228
Facsimile : 03-6209 8331

An administrative charge may be imposed for any request under paragraph (a) and (b) above.

Further, we reserve the right to refuse your requests for any reasons permitted under law.

Disclaimer

The accuracy and completeness of your personal data depends on the information you provide. We assume that the information you have provided is accurate, up to date and complete unless you inform us otherwise.

Where you provide any third party information to us including but not limited to employer, colleagues, family information, it is our assumption that such information is accurate, up to date and complete and that you have obtained the necessary consent to disclose the same.

Conflict

In the event that there is any conflict between the English and national language version of this Notice, the English language version shall prevail.

Notis Perlindungan Data Peribadi

Kami di ZUL RAFIQUE & partners menghormati kepentingan privasi dan sensitiviti data peribadi anda. Sebagaimana yang dikehendaki di bawah Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi 2010, Notis Perlindungan Data Peribadi ini (“Notis”) bertujuan untuk memaklumkan kepada anda bagaimana kami mengumpul dan memproses data peribadi anda apabila anda melantik pihak kami untuk memberikan perkhidmatan. Bukan itu sahaja, Notis ini turut bertujuan untuk memaklumkan kepada anda bagaimana kami memproses data peribadi anda apabila anda mengakses dan menggunakan laman sesawang kami atau berhubung dengan kami melalui mesyuarat, seminar, ataupun persidangan.

Dengan melantik kami untuk memberikan perkhidmatan kami kepada anda dan juga dengan mengakses dan menggunakan laman sesawang atau berinteraksi dengan kami, anda dengan ini telah bersetuju dengan penggunaan, pengumpulan dan pemprosesan data peribadi anda oleh pihak kami mengikut cara yang dinyatakan dalam Notis ini.

Notis ini akan tertakluk kepada pindaan dan pengemaskinian dari masa ke semasa. Oleh itu, adalah disarankan supaya pihak anda menyemak Notis ini di laman sesawang kami dari masa ke semasa untuk memastikan sebarang pindaan atau pengemaskinian yang dilakukan adalah dalam pengetahuan anda. Dengan meneruskan perlantikan dan penggunaan khidmat kami selepas apa-apa pindaan atau pengemaskinian yang dilakukan terhadap Notis ini, ia secara langsung menandakan penerimaan anda terhadap pindaan atau pengemaskinian yang dilakukan terhadap Notis ini.

Apakah Data Peribadi Yang Kami Kumpul?

Data peribadi secara amnya bermaksud apa-apa maklumat yang berkaitan dengan pengenalan diri anda. Tanggungjawab kami terhadap anda memerlukan kami mengumpul dan memproses data peribadi anda. Pemprosesan dan pengumpulan data peribadi anda bermula dari awal perkhidmatan kami bersama anda termasuklah sebarang interaksi diantara pihak kami dan anda, selepas itu, dari semasa ke semasa sepanjang tempoh pengambilan atau penggunaan khidmat kami.

Jenis data peribadi yang dikumpul dan diproses oleh kami adalah:

  • nama, tarikh lahir, kewarganegaraan, jantina, nombor kad pengenalan/passport, status kependudukan, alamat surat-menyurat, butiran perhubungan termasuk nombor telefon bimbit, pejabat dan kediaman dan faksimili, alamat email, butiran perbankan, maklumat kewangan / kepercayaan kredit;
  • kategori pekerjaan (sektor awam, kerajaan, bekerja sendiri, tidak bekerja atau lain-lain), nama majikan dan alamat pejabat, butiran hubungan dengan syarikat (sebagai contoh promoter, pengarah, pemegang saham);
  • maklumat-maklumat lain yang relevan dan perlu untuk:
    • melantik kami untuk memberi khidmat guaman
    • memberi khidmat guaman; dan
    • menepati keperluan undang-undang dan pengawalseliaan.
  • apa-apa maklumat tambahan yang diberikan oleh anda atau pihak-pihak ketiga berkenaan dengan anda.

Sumber Data Peribadi

Kebanyakan data peribadi yang dikumpul oleh kami adalah data peribadi yang dikemukakan kepada kami oleh anda. Walaubagaimanapun, data peribadi anda juga boleh dikumpul oleh kami dari sumber-sumber yang lain termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada agensi pelaporan kredit, agensi atau jabatan kerajaan, pendaftaran awam, laman sesawang, media sosial, penerbitan, seminar, dan persidangan.

Bagaimana Kami Menggunakan Maklumat Peribadi Anda

Sebagai sebuah firma guaman, kami mengumpul dan memproses data peribadi anda untuk tujuan berikut:

  • pengesahan identiti anda;
  • berkomunikasi dengan anda termasuk memberikan maklum balas terhadap pertanyaan anda;
  • semua tujuan berkaitan dengan perlantikan kami;
  • untuk memberikan khidmat guaman;
  • untuk mematuhi keperluan undang-undang dan pengawalseliaan termasuklah perintah mahkamah;
  • bagi operasi harian kami dan tujuan pentadbiran termasuklah pengurusan fail, bil dan kutipan, audit, laporan, penyiasatan dsb.;
  • bagi tujuan menguatkuasakan dan mempertahankan hak-hak perundangan kami dan/atau mendapatkan nasihat perundangan;
  • menghantar bahan-bahan atau penerbitan termasuklah surat berita, artikel- artikel atau maklumat berkenaan majlis-majlis, persidangan-persidangan, seminar-seminar dan ceramah-ceramah yang mungkin menarik minat anda;
  • untuk mempromosi, menawar atau mengiklan perkhidmatan kami kepada anda;
  • untuk dihantar sebagai sumber rujukan berpotensi kepada (i) editor-editor / penyelidik-penyelidik di dalam penerbitan dan jurnal-jurnal dan/atau (ii) klien-klien / klien-klien berpotensi yang memohon rujukan kerja-kerja terdahulu berkaitan apa-apa cadangan, penghujahan, tawaran atau bidaan;
  • untuk membantu pencegahan, pengesanan atau penyiasatan jenayah atau kemungkinan aktiviti-aktiviti jenayah atau bagi pentadbiran keadilan;
  • tujuan audit dalaman dan keselamatan;
  • bagi tujuan lain sebagaimana yang diarahkan atau yang telah diberikan persetujuan oleh anda; dan
  • bagi segala tujuan lain berkaitan atau bersampingan dengan perkara-perkara di atas.

Penzahiran Maklumat Peribadi Anda

Di bawah keadaan-keadaan tertentu, kami boleh menzahirkan data peribadi anda kepada pihak ketiga seperti berikut:

  • mana-mana orang yang diarahkan oleh atau yang telah dipersetujui oleh anda;
  • mana-mana orang yang berkenaan bagi tujuan-tujuan perlantikan khidmat undang-undang dan/atau transaksi undang-undang termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada pihak lawan, perunding-perunding lain, institusi-institusi kewangan, badan-badan pengawalseliaan dsb;
  • mana-mana orang bagi tujuan pematuhan undang-undang dan pengawalseliaan;
  • Pihak pemproses data iaitu pihak ketiga yang akan berkhidmat bagi memproses data peribadi bagi pihak kami termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada storan arkib, pemberi khidmat kemasukan data, perkhidmatan-perkhidmatan sokongan komputer, perkhidmatan-perkhidmatan pemulihan bencana, bank-bank dan institusi-institusi kewangan dsb; dan
  • penasihat-penasihat profesional kami, termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada penasihat undang-undang, penasihat-penasihat cukai, penasihat-penasihat kewangan, juruaudit-juruaudit, broker-broker insurans dsb.

Kami juga boleh memindah data peribadi anda keluar dari Malaysia bagi tujuan-tujuan dan kepada pihak ketiga yang dinyatakan dalam Notis ini. Data peribadi anda juga akan dipindah keluar dari Malaysia jika anda berada di luar Malaysia.

Kewajipan untuk Memberi Data Peribadi

Kami mengakui bahawa anda mempunyai hak untuk menentukan maklumat yang diberikan kepada kami. Maklumat yang disenaraikan di atas adalah secara sukarela. Jika anda tidak memberi maklumat di atas atau mengehadkan cara bagaimana maklumat tersebut diproses, kami tidak dapat:

  • berkomunikasi atau berhubung dengan anda;
  • bertindak di dalam perlantikan atau transaksi undang-undang dan/atau memberi perkhidmatan kami kepada anda; dan atau
  • memberikan anda akses kepada laman sesawang kami.

Akses dan Pembetulan Data

Jika anda ingin:

  • mengakses maklumat peribadi anda;
  • memperbetulkan atau mengemaskini data peribadi anda; atau
  • menarikbalik persetujuan anda atau mengehadkan penggunaan data peribadi anda,

sila hantar permintaan bertulis anda kepada:

Penolong Pengurus Jabatan Sumber Manusia dan Pentadbiran

Zul Rafique & Partners
D3-3-8 Solaris Dutamas
No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telefon : 03-6209 8228
Faksimile : 03-6209 8331

Caj pentadbiran akan dikenakan bagi permintaan di bawah perenggan (a), (b) dan (c) di atas.

Kami berhak untuk menolak permintaan anda jika dibenarkan di bawah undang-undang.

Penafian

Ketepatan dan kelengkapan data peribadi anda bergantung kepada maklumat yang anda berikan. Kami menganggap bahawa maklumat yang anda berikan adalah tepat, terkini dan lengkap melainkan jika anda memaklumkan sebaliknya kepada kami.

Kami menganggap bahawa maklumat pihak ketiga yang anda berikan kepada kami termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada maklumat majikan, maklumat rakan-rakan sekerja atau maklumat keluarga adalah tepat, terkini dan lengkap dan anda telah mendapatkan persetujuan yang sewajarnya untuk menzahirkan maklumat tersebut.

Percanggahan

Jika terdapat percanggahan diantara versi Bahasa Inggeris dan Bahasa Kebangsaan pada Notis ini, versi Bahasa Inggeris akan diguna pakai.

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