Penal Code Of Malaysia
The sole jurisdiction of parliament of malaysia is established over criminal law in malaysia.
Penal code of malaysia. Academia edu is a platform for academics to share research papers. Persons subject to articles of war not punishable under this code 140. 355 assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation. Serious offence chapter iii punishments 53 55.
Its official long title is an act relating to criminal offences throughout malaysia 31 march 1976 act a327. Deleted there is no s. The penal code malay. He was summoned under section 233 of the cma as well as sections 499 and 500 of the penal code which describe the crime of defamation.
354a outraging modesty in certain circumstances. 2 punishment of offences committed within malaysia. Wearing the dress of a soldier sailor or airman 140a. 353 using criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty.
Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master 138. A if the act by which the death is caused is done with the intention of causing death. Abetment of act of insubordination by a soldier sailor or airman 139. In malaysia section 376 of the penal code states that whoever commits rape shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to twenty years and shall be liable to whipping.
Fractions of terms of punishment there is no s. Penal code 5 section 49. Penal code 9 section 136. Harbouring a deserter 137.
B if it is done with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the offender knows to be likely to cause the death of the person to whom the harm is caused. Year and month 50. Article 19 has condemned the use of repressive legislation by past governments to silence harass arrest detain and prosecute journalists human rights defenders opposition political figures and others. 3 punishment of offences committed beyond but which by law may be tried within malaysia.
Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with. Penal code section 186 malaysia obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions. 354 assault or use of criminal force to a person with intent to outrage modesty.