Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967
The Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967 is a Malaysian law which enacted to provide for the commencement, application, construction, interpretation and operation of written laws; to provide for matters in relation to the exercise of statutory powers and duties; and for matters connected therewith.
Structure
The Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, in its current form, consists of 3 Parts containing 15 divisions, 132 sections and 2 schedules.- Part I
- * Division One: Meaning of Certain Expressions and References
- * Division Two: Provisions Affecting Written Laws Generally
- * Division Three: Powers and Appointments
- * Division Four: Miscellaneous
- Part II
- * Division Five: Definitions
- * Division Six: General Provisions Regarding Acts of Parliament, Ordinances and Enactments
- * Division Seven: Repeal, Re-enactment and Amending Legislation
- * Division Eight: Imperial Acts
- * Division Nine: Subsidiary Legislation
- * Division Ten: Powers and Appointments
- * Division Eleven: Distance and Time
- * Division Twelve: Miscellaneous
- * Division Thirteen: Reprint of Written Laws
- * Division Fourteen: Penal Provisions
- * Division Fifteen: Repeal
- Part III
- Schedules