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2010-12-15MYS-2010-L-89541
Malaysia
General provisions
 
Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) [P.U.(B) 537/2010].
Legislation on-line, CLJ Legal Network Sdn Bhd, Malaysia (PDF of Act in English) (consulted on 2012-03-23)

An Act to combat corruption and other wrongdoings by encouraging and facilitating disclosures of improper conduct in the public and private sector, to protect persons making those disclosures from detrimental action, to provide for the matters disclosed to be investigated and dealt with and to provide for other matters connected therewith.




1999-06-30MYS-1999-L-54118
Malaysia
General provisions
 
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Amendment) Act 1999 (No. A1051).
Government Gazette, 1999, Vol. 43, No. 14, pp. 3-7

Amends the Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia Act, 1971 (Act No. 49) with regard to disciplinary measures to remove members of the Lembaga.




1989-03-28MYS-1989-R-36230
Malaysia
General provisions
 
Constitution of the High Courts (Judges) Order 1989
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1993-12, Datin Shaikha Zakaria, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States of America, p. 1

Provides that the number of judges in the High Court shall not exceed thirty-three. Revokes the Constitution of the High Courts (Judges) Order 1984.
Date of entry into force: 1988-12-14




1964-09-17MYS-1964-L-48014
Malaysia
General provisions
 
Emergency (Essential Powers) Act, 1964 (No. 30 of 1964).
Act No. 30 of 1964, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Allows the Supreme Head (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) to make provisions for the arrest of persons whose detention appears to be in the interest of public safety, to enter and search any premises, and to take possession of property on behalf of the Government.




1995-07-21MYS-1995-C-44035
Malaysia
Constitutional law
 
Federal Constitution (Amendment) Act 1995.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1995-11, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, ISBN: 0-379-00467-4, p. 221-223

Provisions relating to the Speaker in the Legislative Assembly.

Amended text(s):
1957 (MYS-1957-C-44034)
Constitution of Malaysia, 1957



1993-03-22MYS-1993-C-36235
Malaysia
Constitutional law
 
Constitution (Amendment) Act 1993 (No. A848 of 1993)
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1993-12, Datin Shaikha Zakaria, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States of America, pp. 17-25

Amended text(s):
1957 (MYS-1957-C-44034)
Constitution of Malaysia, 1957



1992-11-24MYS-1992-C-35127
Malaysia
Constitutional law
 
Constitution (Amendment) Enactment 1992 (No. 18 of 1992)
Government Gazette, 1993-05-16, Vol. XLVII, No. 1, pp. 467-468

Amended text(s):
1957 (MYS-1957-C-44034)
Constitution of Malaysia, 1957



1992-11-20MYS-1992-C-36234
Malaysia
Constitutional law
 
Constitution (Amendment) Act 1992 (No. A837 of 1992)
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1993-12, Datin Shaikha Zakaria, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States of America, pp. 11-16

Provisions in respect to, inter alia, composition of House of Representatives and status of members of Parliamentary Service.

Amended text(s):
1957 (MYS-1957-C-44034)
Constitution of Malaysia, 1957



1990-04-23MYS-1990-C-36231
Malaysia
Constitutional law
 
Federal Constitution (Amendment) Act 1990 (No. A767 of 1990)
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1993-12, Datin Shaikha Zakaria, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States of America, pp. 3-6

Provides that a person who resigns his membership of the House of Representatives or the Legislative Assembly shall, for a period of five years beginning with the date on which his resignation takes effect, be disqualified from being a member of the House of Representatives and for related matters.

Amended text(s):
1957 (MYS-1957-C-44034)
Constitution of Malaysia, 1957



1957MYS-1957-C-44034
Malaysia
Constitutional law
 
Constitution of Malaysia, 1957
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1995-11, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, 219 p.
Constitution on-line, Helplinelaw.com, India (consulted on 2006-12-21)
Constitution, Constitutional Tribunal, Poland (consulted on 2006-12-21)
Constitution, University of Richmond (consulted on 2006-12-21)

First introduced as the Constitution of the Federation of Malaya in 1957, subsequently introduced as the Constitution of Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Part II outlines fundamental liberties, including right to personal liberty, freedom of speech, assembly and association. Art. 6 provides protection from forced labour. All persons are equal before the law and there shall be no discrimination based on religion, race, descent or place of birth (Art. 8). This Article does not invalidate provisions regulating personal law, or provisions or practices "restricting office or employment connected with the affairs of any religion, or of an institution managed by a group professing any religion, [and] to persons professing that religion." Part III governs citizenship. Part IV governs the Federation. The Supreme Head (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) is elected for a five-year term by the Conference of Rulers. Also contains provisions relating to the Executive and Federal Legislature. Part IX covers the Judiciary; Part X the public service. Emergency powers are regulated in Part XI. Attached are thirteen subsequent Schedules. The First and Second Schedule regulate citizenship; Schedule Three regulates the election of the Supreme Head.

Amending text(s):
1995-07-21 (MYS-1995-C-44035)
Federal Constitution (Amendment) Act 1995.

1993-03-22 (MYS-1993-C-36235)
Constitution (Amendment) Act 1993 (No. A848 of 1993)

1992-11-24 (MYS-1992-C-35127)
Constitution (Amendment) Enactment 1992 (No. 18 of 1992)

1992-11-20 (MYS-1992-C-36234)
Constitution (Amendment) Act 1992 (No. A837 of 1992)

1990-04-23 (MYS-1990-C-36231)
Federal Constitution (Amendment) Act 1990 (No. A767 of 1990)



1963MYS-1963-C-78253
Malaysia (Sabah)
Constitutional law
 
Constitution of the State of Sabah, 1963.
Act on-line, State Attorney General's Chambers, Malaysia, Sabah (consulted on 2008-04-02)

Provides for the Head of State for Sabah, to be called the Yang di-Pertua Negeri. Provides also for the executive and official language.

Implementing text(s):
1988-02-10 (MYS-1988-C-6677)
Constitution of the State of Sabah: Directions on Delegation of Powers under Clause (7) of article 37.
Related text(s):
1978-07-01 (MYS-1978-L-78252)
Pensions (Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah) Enactment 1978 (c.i.f. 01.07.1978).



1966-09-20MYS-1966-L-48013
Malaysia (Sarawak)
Constitutional law
 
Emergency (Federal Constitution and Constitution of Sarawak) Act, 1966 (No. 68 of 1966).
Act No. 68 of 1966, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Expands powers of the Governor.




2012-02-09MYS-2012-L-89543
Malaysia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Employment (Amendment) Act 2012 (Act A1419).
Legislation on-line, Federal Gazette, Malaysia (PDF of Act) (consulted on 2012-03-23)

Amends the principal Act, in particular with respect to wages. Section 19 is replaced with a new section entitled "Time of Payment of Wages". Section 25 is also replaced with a new section concerning "Wages to be paid through bank". New sections are also introduced
- Section 25A concerning payment of wages other than through bank;
- Section 33A concerning information relating to supply of employees;
- Section 44A concerning application of this part irrespective of wages of female employee;
- Section 57A concerning employment of foreign domestic servants
- Section 57B concerning duty to inform the Director General of termination of service of foreign domestic servant
- Part XVA concerning Sexual Harassment (New sections 81A-81G)
- Section 90A concerning protection of officers

Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01. P.U. (B) 85/2012 of 27 March 2012

Amended text(s):
1955 (MYS-1955-L-48055)
Employment Act 1955 (No. 265).
Related text(s):
2011 (MYS-2011-L-88086)
Employment (Amendment) Act 2011 [BILL].



2000-11-01MYS-2000-R-75403
Malaysia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Federal Territory of Labuan (Extension and Modification of Employment Act) Order 2000 (P.U. (A) 400).
Regulation on-line, Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia, pp.8-10 (consulted on 2007-03-06)

Extends the application of the Employment Act to the Federal Territory of Labuan. Repeals the Labour Ordinance [Sabah Cap. 67] and all subsidiary legislation made under the order in its application to the Federal Territory of Labuan. Subsidiary legislation made under the Employment Act that apply to Labuan are listed in the Schedule.

Repealed text(s):
1984-07-16 (MYS-1984-R-912)
Federal Territory of Labuan (Modification of Labour Ordinance [LS 1955 - Mal. 2, 1956 - Mal. 1]) Order 1984. P.U.(A) 272.
Related text(s):
1955 (MYS-1955-L-48055)
Employment Act 1955 (No. 265).



1984-07-16MYS-1984-R-912
Malaysia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Federal Territory of Labuan (Modification of Labour Ordinance [LS 1955 - Mal. 2, 1956 - Mal. 1]) Order 1984. P.U.(A) 272.
Government Gazette, 1984-08-02, N. 17, p. 960-961

Modifications resulting from the passing of Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1984. Inter alia, amends ss. 2, 24(1), 41(7), 122, 123 and 131.

Repealing text(s):
2000-11-01 (MYS-2000-R-75403)
Federal Territory of Labuan (Extension and Modification of Employment Act) Order 2000 (P.U. (A) 400).
Amended text(s):
1955 (MYS-1955-L-48055)
Employment Act 1955 (No. 265).



1980-08-07MYS-1980-L-11786
Malaysia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Employment (Amendment) Act 1980 (No. A497).
Government Gazette, 1980-08-14, Act Supplement

An Act to amend the Employment Ordinance 1955 [LS 1955-Mal. 2, 1956-Mal.1.]. Numerous amendments.

Amended text(s):
1955 (MYS-1955-L-48055)
Employment Act 1955 (No. 265).



1955MYS-1955-L-48055
Malaysia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Employment Act 1955 (No. 265).
(Akta Kerja 1955)
Malaysian Employment Legislation, 1990, CCH Asia, Singapore, ISBN: 981-00-1186-5, pp. 50,851-52,194
Employment Act with Regulations (as amended to 1998), 1998, MDC Publishers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1-104
Act on-line in English, Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism (consulted on 2008-11-24)
Legislation on-line in English, Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia (PDF of Act as amended to 2006) (consulted on 2011-07-12)

Comprehensive legislation regarding conditions of employment. Covers labour contracts, payment of wages, prohibition of truck, employment of women, maternity protection, domestic workers, employment conditions (rest days, hours of work, sick leave, annual leave), termination, layoff, inspection, complaints and inquiries, and penalties for offences. Applies only to West Malaysia.
• Text in English »

Amending text(s):
2012-02-09 (MYS-2012-L-89543)
Employment (Amendment) Act 2012 (Act A1419).

2011 (MYS-2011-L-88086)
Employment (Amendment) Act 2011 [BILL].

2000 (MYS-2000-L-68424)
Employment (Amendment) Act 2000.

1984-12-24 (MYS-1984-L-1622)
Employment Amendment Act 1984 (No. A610).

1984-07-16 (MYS-1984-R-912)
Federal Territory of Labuan (Modification of Labour Ordinance [LS 1955 - Mal. 2, 1956 - Mal. 1]) Order 1984. P.U.(A) 272.

1980-08-07 (MYS-1980-L-11786)
Employment (Amendment) Act 1980 (No. A497).

1976-10-20 (MYS-1976-L-13636)
Employment (Amendment) Act 1976 (No. A360).
Implementing text(s):
2010-08-13 (MYS-2010-R-87334)
Employment (Part-Time Employees) Regulations 2010.

1989-09-14 (MYS-1989-R-48057)
Employment (Exemption) (No. 6) Order 1989 (PU (A) 298).

1981-01-07 (MYS-1981-R-48056)
Employment (Exemption) Order 1981 (PU (A) 28).

1980-09-22 (MYS-1980-R-11789)
Employment (Limitation of Overtime Work) Regulations 1980.

1980 (MYS-1980-R-10030)
Employment (Termination and Lay-off Benefits) Regulations 1980.

1957 (MYS-1957-R-10029)
Employment Regulations 1957.
Related text(s):
2000-11-01 (MYS-2000-R-75403)
Federal Territory of Labuan (Extension and Modification of Employment Act) Order 2000 (P.U. (A) 400).

1976-11-04 (MYS-1976-R-13639)
Employment (Exclusion) Order 1976. P.U. (A) 374.



1949MYS-1949-L-78256
Malaysia (Sabah)
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Labour Ordinance (No. 18 of 1949) (Cap. 67).
English translation, Sabahlaw.com, 65 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2009-10-12)

Part I - Labour Department
Part II - Contracts of Service
Part III - REPEALED
Part IV - Provisions Relating to Employment
Part V - Procedure, Offences, Penalties, Rules, Savings and Repeals

Implementing text(s):
1987-12-18 (MYS-1987-R-6676)
Labour Ordinance, Sabah. Notification under the Malaysian Migration Fund Board Rules 1966. No. S 3.



1952MYS-1952-L-82128
Malaysia (Sarawak)
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Labour Ordinance (Sarawak Cap 76).
Unofficial English translation (extracts), Pesaraonline.net, Malaysia (PDF) (consulted on 2009-10-12)

Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Officers
Chapter IIA - Complaints and Inquiries
Chapter III - Rules [Repealed]
Chapter IV - Terms And Conditions
Chapter V - Contracts [Repealed]
Chapter VI - Apprenticeship Contracts
Chapter VII - Rules [Repealed]
Chapter VIII - Recruiting [Repealed]
Chapter IX - Rules [Repealed]
Chapter X - Registers, Returns And Notice Board
Chapter XI - Special Provisions Relating To The Employment Of Children and Young Persons
Chapter XIA - Employment Of Women
Chapter XIB - Maternity Protection
Chapter XII - Repatriation
Chapter XIII - Domestic Service
Chapter XIV - General Provisions Relating To Contract Of Service
Chapter XIVA - Employment Of Non-Resident Employee
Chapter XV - Rules [Repealed]
Chapter XVI - General
Chapter XVIA - Offences And Penalties
Chapter XVIB - Rules
Chapter XVII - Savings And Repeal




1999-10-27MYS-1999-R-55984
Malaysia
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Consumer Protection (The Tribunal for Consumer Claims) Regulations 1999.
Government Gazette, 1999-11-15, No. 115, pp. 2584-2603

Regulates the procedure for lodging claims with the Tribunal for Consumer Claims, and determines the fees for the procedure.
Date of entry into force: 1999-11-15

Basic text(s):
1999-08-27 (MYS-1999-L-54121)
Consumer Protection Act, 1999 (Act No. 599).



1999-08-27MYS-1999-L-54121
Malaysia
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Consumer Protection Act, 1999 (Act No. 599).
Government Gazette, 1999-09-09, Vol. 43, No. 18, 93 p.

Governs safety of goods and services, guarantees rights against suppliers and manufacturers in respect of goods, product liability, and protection against false representation and claims. Establishes a National Consumer Advisory Council and a Tribunal for Consumer Claims.

Implementing text(s):
1999-10-27 (MYS-1999-R-55984)
Consumer Protection (The Tribunal for Consumer Claims) Regulations 1999.



1990-04-23MYS-1990-L-87344
Malaysia
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Free Zones Act 1990 [Act 438].
Act on-line, Labour Department, Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia (PDF of Act as amended to 1 January 2006) (consulted on 2011-07-19)

An Act to provide for the establishment of free zones in Malaysia for promoting the economic life of the country and for related purposes.




1983-11-28MYS-1983-L-145
Malaysia
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Patents Act 1983 (No. 291 of 1983).
Government Gazette, Act Supplement, 1983-12-15, N. 34, 45 p.

An Act to make better provisions in the law relating to patents and for other matters connected therewith. Repeals, inter alia, the Registration of United Kingdom Patents Ordinance 1951 and the Patents (Rights of Government) Act 1967.




2012-02-20MYS-2012-L-89544
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act 2012 (Act AA1414) [PU(B) 56/2012].
Legislation on-line, Federal Government Gazette, Malaysia (PDF of Act in English) (consulted on 2012-03-23)

Makes numerous amendments to the principal Act in particular with respect to interim protection orders.

Amended text(s):
1994-07-07 (MYS-1994-L-89547)
Domestic Violence Act, 1994 (Act 521).



1999-02-02MYS-1999-R-55983
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Domestic Violence (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1999.
Government Gazette, 1999-02-25, No. 17, pp. 403-408

Provides for forms to be used for reporting incidents of domestic violence.
Date of entry into force: 1999-02-02

Basic text(s):
1994-07-07 (MYS-1994-L-89547)
Domestic Violence Act, 1994 (Act 521).



1999-01-01MYS-1999-L-54116
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Criminal Procedure Code -- Revised 1999.
Government Gazette, 1999-03-25, Vol. 43, No. 6, 287 p.

Supercedes the Criminal Procedure Code of 1935. Governs criminal courts, arrests, warrants, investigations, and procedures in prosecutions. Chapter 8 deals with unlawful assemblies.
Date of entry into force: 1999-04-04




1995MYS-1995-L-79097
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Prison Act 1995 (Act 537).
Printed Separately, English Translation, 39 pp. (PDF)
Act on-line, Parliament of Malaysia (consulted on 2008-08-11)

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Constitution and Administration
Part III - Officers
Part IV - Custody and Removal of Prisoners
Part V - Employment and Prison Discipline
Part VI - Offences
Part VII - Prison Officers Reward Fund
Part VIII - General




1994-07-07MYS-1994-L-89547
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Domestic Violence Act, 1994 (Act 521).
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Malaysia (PDF of Act in English as amended to 1/1/2006) (consulted on 2012-03-23)

Amending text(s):
2012-02-20 (MYS-2012-L-89544)
Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act 2012 (Act AA1414) [PU(B) 56/2012].
Implementing text(s):
1999-02-02 (MYS-1999-R-55983)
Domestic Violence (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1999.



1975-10-04MYS-1975-R-48073
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Essential (Security Cases) Regulations, 1975.
Regulations 1975, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Provides for court trial of persons convicted of security offences, i.e. offences against provisions of the Internal Security Act 1960 and subsequent legislation. Repeals Emergency (Criminal Trials) Regulations, 1964.

Basic text(s):
1969 (MYS-1969-R-48068)
Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance, 1969 (No. 1).



1969-06-12MYS-1969-R-48070
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Emergency (Public Order and Prevention of Crime) Ordinance, 1969 (No. 5).
Ordinance No. 5 of 1969, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Allows persons to be detained for up to 60 days without an order of detention, and to be held up to 2 years upon the order of the compentent Minister. Sets forth procedures for representations in relation with this Ordinance.
Date of entry into force: 1969-05-16




1936MYS-1936-L-61339
Malaysia
Criminal and penal law
 
Penal Code (Act 574).
Penal Code (act 574) (as at 1st August 2002), 2002, International Law Book Services, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 222 pp.

Penal Code of Malaysia. Chapter I contains preliminary provisions; Chapter II general explanations. Chapter III regulates punishments. Chapter IV sets forth general exceptions. Chapter V deals with abetment, Chapter Va, with criminal conspiracy, Chapter VI with offences against the state, Chapter VII with offences relating to armed forces, Chapter VIII with offences against public tranquility, Chapter IX with offences by, or relating to, public servants, Chapter X with contempt of lawful authority of public servants, Chapter XI with false evidence and offences against public justice, Chapter XII with offences relating to coin and government stamps, Chapter XIII with offences relating to weights and measures, Chapter XIV with offences affecting public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals, Chapter XV with offences relating to religion, Chapter XVI with offences affecting the human body, Chapter XVII with offences against property, Chapter XVIII with offences relating to documents and to currency notes and bank notes, Chapter XIX with criminal breach of contracts of service, Chapter XX with offences relating to marriage, Chapter XXI with defamation, Chapter XXII with criminal intimidation, insult and annoyance, and finally Chapter XXIII with attempts to commit offences.




2004-08-30MYS-2004-L-78254
Malaysia (Sabah)
Criminal and penal law
 
Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 2004 (No. 9 2004).
Legislation on-line, State Attorney General's Chambers, Malaysia, Sabah (PDF) (consulted on 2011-07-12)

Repeals the Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 1993. Makes provision for procedures in criminal cases in the Syariah Courts.

Related text(s):
1995-06-29 (MYS-1995-L-78255)
Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1995



1995-06-29MYS-1995-L-78255
Malaysia (Sabah)
Criminal and penal law
 
Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1995
Act on-line, State Attorney General's Chambers, Malaysia, Sabah (consulted on 2008-04-02)

Provides for criminal offences and applies only to Muslims in the State of Sabah.

Related text(s):
2004-08-30 (MYS-2004-L-78254)
Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 2004 (No. 9 2004).



2009-04-18MYS-2009-L-87153
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Human Rights Commission Of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2009 (Act A1353).
Act on-line, The Official Portal of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (PDF) (consulted on 2011-07-12)

Deletes and replaces section 5 of the 1999 Act concerning members of the Commission and term of office. Adds a new section 11A concerning consultation with the Committee before any appointment.

Amended text(s):
1999-08-27 (MYS-1999-L-54120)
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 (No. 597).



1999-09-06MYS-1999-R-55993
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Discipline of Students) Rules 1999.
Government Gazette, 1999-11-11, No. 23, pp. 2535-2553

Provides for rules on general discipline (attendance to lectures, prohibition of plagiarism, conduct during examinations, drug consumption etc.), hostel discipline, road traffic discipline, and on disciplinary procedures. Section 9 deals with the right to organize assemblies.




1999-08-27MYS-1999-L-54120
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 (No. 597).
Government Gazette, 1999-09-09, Vol. 43, No. 18, 15 p.
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999, Asian-Pacific Human Rights Information Centre, Osaka, Japan (PDF) (consulted on 2004-09-23)

Establishes the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, which shall promote human rights education, advise the Government in the formulation of human rights legislation, and investigate human rights infringements.
Date of entry into force: 1999-09-09

Amending text(s):
2009-04-18 (MYS-2009-L-87153)
Human Rights Commission Of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2009 (Act A1353).



1999-04-06MYS-1999-R-56000
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Discipline of Students) Rules 1999.
Government Gazette, 1999-05-27, No. 11, pp. 1322-1343

Section 9 deals with the right to organize assemblies.




1979-02-20MYS-1979-L-48074
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Emergency (Essential Powers) Act 1979 (No. 216).
Act No. 216 of 1979, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Reenacts the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance, 1969 as an Act. Repeals the Ordinance of 1969, but extends validity of legislation made under the Ordinance, as well as legislation made under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Act 1964.
Date of entry into force: 1971-02-20




1969-06-27MYS-1969-R-48071
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969 (No. 6).
Ordinance No. 6 of 1969, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Allows the Director of Operations to extend any law or subsidiary legislation without approval of Parliament.




1969-05-20MYS-1969-R-48072
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Essential (Newspapers and other Publications) Regulations, 1969.
Regulations 1969, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Provides for the prohibition of publications which might pose a threat to public order.




1969-05-17MYS-1969-R-48069
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 1969 (No. 2).
Ordinance No. 2 of 1969, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Transfers executive authority in relation to emergency powers to a Director of Operations, who shall be designated by the Supreme Head. Also provides for a National Operations Council to assist the Director, and State Operations Committees to perform similar functions at the state level.




1969MYS-1969-R-48068
Malaysia
Human rights
 
Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance, 1969 (No. 1).
Ordinance No. 1 of 1969, Emergency Law Database, Human Rights Center - Queen's University of Belfast - Faculty of Law

Allows the supreme head (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) to make any regulation for the maintenance of public order and security, including regulations providing for the punishment of persons, the creation of offences and penalties (including death penalty), control of aliens, and the deprivation of citizenship.

Implementing text(s):
1975-10-04 (MYS-1975-R-48073)
Essential (Security Cases) Regulations, 1975.



1988-03-28MYS-1988-M-6675
Malaysia (Sabah)
Economic and social policy
 
Sabah Foundation (Amendment) Enactment 1988. No. 1.
Warta Kerajaan, Tambahan Pertama, 1988-05-31, Vol. XLII, No. 1, p. 1-8

Inter alia, amends s. 3 regarding establishment of and purposes of the Foundation (for the advancement of education and the relief of poverty).




2005-12-30MYS-2005-L-87342
Malaysia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
 
Arbitration Act 2005 [Act 646] [P.U. (B) 61/2006].
Act on-line, Labour Department, Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia (PDF of Act) (consulted on 2011-07-19)

An Act to reform the law relating to domestic arbitration, provide for international arbitration, the recognition and enforcement of awards and for related matters.




2001MYS-2001-R-63377
Malaysia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
 
Pembanguan Sumber Manusia Berhad (Registration of Employers and Payment of Levy) Regulations 2001 (PU [A] 141/01).
Malaysian Employment Legislation, 2002-08, No. 12, pp. 15,801-15,855
Malaysian Employment Legislation, 2008-04-18, No. 31, pp. 15041-15182

Made under Section 48 of Pembanguan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001. Regulates registration of employers to whom Act applies. Also provides for payment of levy by employer in respect of employees.




1991-03-28MYS-1991-L-26504
Malaysia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
 
Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 1991 (Act A789)
Warta Kerajaan, 1990-04-11, Vol. 35, No. 8, pp. 1-3

Amends provisions in the Trade Unions Act 1959 concerning the affiliation of unions of public officers in a federation of trade unions.

Amended text(s):
1959 (MYS-1959-L-10327)
Trade Unions Act 1959 (No. 262).



1984-07-16MYS-1984-L-914
Malaysia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
 
Federal Territory of Labuan (Modification of Trade Unions Act [LS 1959 - Mal. 1]) Order 1984. P.U.(A) 274.
Government Gazette, 1984-08-02, N. 17, p. 964-965

Modifications resulting from the passing of Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1984. Amends s. 2(1).

Amended text(s):
1959 (MYS-1959-L-10327)
Trade Unions Act 1959 (No. 262).



1980-10-07MYS-1980-R-11790
Malaysia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
 
Trade Unions (Amendment) Regulations 1980.
Government Gazette, 1980-10-30, Subsidiary Legislation

Miscellaneous amendments.

Amended text(s):
1959 (MYS-1959-R-53204)
Trade Unions Regulations 1959.



1980-05-22MYS-1980-L-11781
Malaysia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
 
Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 1980 (No. A 484).
Government Gazette, 1980-05-29, Act Supplement

An Act to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1967 [LS 1976-Mal. 1] (consolidation).

Amended text(s):
1967-08-07 (MYS-1967-L-48066)
Industrial Relations Act 1967 (No. 177).



1980-05-22MYS-1980-L-11780
Malaysia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
 
Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 1980.
Government Gazette, 1980-05-29, Act Supplement

An Act to amend the Trade Unions Ordinance 1959 [LS 1959-Mal. 1, 1967-Mal. 1B]. No. A483. Numerous amendments; repeals the trade Unions Act 1965 (LS 1967-Mal. 1C).

Amended text(s):
1959 (MYS-1959-L-10327)
Trade Unions Act 1959 (No. 262).



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