Computer Crimes Act 1997

The Computer Crimes Act 1997 (Malay: Akta Jenayah Komputer 1997), is a Malaysian law which was enacted to provide for offences relating to the misuse of computers.

Computer Crimes Act 1997
Parliament of Malaysia
  • An Act to provide for offences relating to the misuse of computers.
CitationAct 563
Territorial extentThroughout Malaysia
Passed byDewan Rakyat
Passed30 April 1997
Passed byDewan Negara
Passed3 June 1997
Royal assent18 June 1997
Commenced30 June 1997
Effective[1 June 2000, P.U. (B) 175/2000]
Legislative history
First chamber: Dewan Rakyat
Bill titleComputer Crimes Bill 1997
Bill citationD.R. 03/1997
Introduced byLeo Moggie Irok, Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Posts
First reading25 March 1997
Second reading28 April 1997
Third reading30 April 1997
Second chamber: Dewan Negara
Bill titleComputer Crimes Bill 1997
Bill citationD.R. 03/1997
Member(s) in chargeLeo Moggie Irok, Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Posts
First reading12 May 1997
Second reading2 June 1997
Third reading3 June 1997
Status: In force

Structure

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The Computer Crimes Act 1997, in its current form (1 January 2006), consists of 3 Parts containing 12 sections and no schedule (including no amendment).

  • Part I: Preliminary
  • Part II: Offences
  • Part III: Ancillary and General Provisions

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