The Armed Forces Act 1972 [Act 77) (Malay: Akta Angkatan Tentera 1972 [Akta 77]), is a Malaysian laws which enacted to amend and consolidate the law relating to the establishment, government and discipline of the armed forces of Malaysia.
| Armed Forces Act 1972 | |
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| Parliament of Malaysia | |
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| Citation | Act 77 |
| Territorial extent | Throughout Malaysia |
| Enacted by | Dewan Rakyat |
| Enacted by | Dewan Negara |
| Royal assent | 28 April 1972 |
| Commenced | 4 May 1972 |
| Effective | [1 June 1976, P.U. (B) 271/1976] |
| Legislative history | |
| First chamber: Dewan Rakyat | |
| Bill title | Armed Forces Bill 1972 |
| Introduced by | Minister of Defence (Malaysia) |
| First reading | [ ] |
| Second reading | [ ] |
| Third reading | [ ] |
| Second chamber: Dewan Negara | |
| Bill title | Armed Forces Bill 1972 |
| Member(s) in charge | Minister of Defence (Malaysia) |
| First reading | [ ] |
| Second reading | [ ] |
| Third reading | [ ] |
| Amended by | |
| Malaysian Currency (Ringgit) Act 1975 [Act 160] Armed Forces (Amendment) Act 1978 [Act A440] Armed Forces (Amendment) Act 1984 [Act A583] Armed Forces (Amendment) Act 1996 [Act A974] Armed Forces (Amendment) Act 2005 [Act A1243] Armed Forces (Amendment) Act 2015 [Act A1492] | |
| Related legislation | |
| Malay Regiment Enactment Federation Regiment Ordinance 1952 [Ord. 27 of 1952] Military Forces Ordinance 1952 [Ord. 47 of 1952] Navy Ordinance 1958 Air Force Ordinance 1958 Territorial Army Ordinance 1958 [Ord. 52 of 1958] Naval Volunteer Reserve Ordinance 1958 [Ord. 55 of 1958] Air Force Volunteer Reserve Ordinance 1958 [Ord. 58 of 1958] | |
| Keywords | |
| Malaysian Armed Forces | |
| Status: In force | |
Structure
editThe Armed Forces Act 1972, in its current form (15 June 2016), consists of 10 Parts containing 217 sections and 2 schedules (including 6 amendments).
- Part I: Preliminary
- Part II: The Regular Forces of Malaysia
- Part III: Commissioning and Appointment of Officers of the Regular Forces
- Part IV: Enlistment and Terms of Service for the Regular Forces
- Part V: Service Offences and Punishments
- Offences in Respect of Military Service
- Mutiny and Insubordination
- Avoidance of or Failure to Perform Military Duties
- Offences Relating to Property
- Offences Relating to, and by, Persons in Custody
- Navigation and Flying Offences
- Offences Relating to Service Tribunals
- Miscellaneous Offences
- Punishments
- Arrest
- Summary Disposal of Charges
- Courts-Martial: General Provisions
- Courts-Martial--Provision relating to trial
- Procedure
- Confirmation, Revision and Review of Proceedings of Courts-Martial
- Review of Summary Findings and Awards
- Findings of Insanity
- Savings for Functions of Judge Advocate General
- Commencement, Suspension and Duration of Sentences
- Execution of Sentences of Death, Imprisonment and Detention
- Trial of Persons Ceasing to be Subject to Service Law and Time Limits for Trials
- Relations between Service Law and Civil Courts and Finality of Trials
- Inquiries
- Miscellaneous Provisions
- Interpretation
- Part VI: Pay, Forfeitures and Deductions
- Part VII: General Provisions
- Powers of Command
- Redress of Complaints
- Provisions as to Ships under Convoy
- Provisions as to Salvage
- Provisions relating to Deserters and Absentees without Leave
- Offences relating to the Armed Forces punishable by Civil Courts
- Provisions as to Evidence
- Miscellaneous Provisions
- Part VIII: The Regular Forces Reserve
- Part IX: The Volunteer Forces of Malaysia
- Part X: Application of the Act and Supplemental Provisions
- Persons subject to Service Law under this Act
- Application of the Act to Particular Forces
- Schedules
See also
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- Armed Forces Act 1972 [Act 77]
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