LEGISLATION ON GUN CONTROL IN THE FEDERATION OF MALAYSIA

   The Arms Act of 1960, as amended by the Arms (Amendment)
Act of 1974, the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971 as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, and the
Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued under the Emergency
(Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, all pertain to the topic
of gun control legislation in the Federation of Malaysia.
   The Arms Act as it now stands prohibits any person from having
in his possession, custody or control any arms or ammunition unless
he is the holder of an arms license in that behalf granted to him under
the provisions of the act.
   Section 4 of the act stipulates that arms licenses must be
applied for in the prescribed form submitted to the Chief Police Officer
of the state of the Federation of Malaysia in which the applicant
resides, and that the application must contain certain particulars.
The Chief Police Officer may grant to an applicant either an arms license
or an arms permit, if satisfied that he has a good reason for
having in his possession, custody, or control, or for carrying and using,
as the case may be, the arms and ammunition in respect of which the application
is being made, and satisfied also that the applicant can be
authorized in that behalf without danger to the public safety or the
public interest.
   An arms license is granted to a person to have in his possession,
custody or control any arms or ammunition specified therein.LEGISLATION ON GUN CONTROL IN THE FEDERATION OF MALAYSIA

   The Arms Act of 1960, as amended by the Arms (Amendment)
Act of 1974, the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971 as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, and the
Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued under the Emergency
(Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, all pertain to the topic
of gun control legislation in the Federation of Malaysia.
   The Arms Act as it now stands prohibits any person from having
in his possession, custody or control any arms or ammunition unless
he is the holder of an arms license in that behalf granted to him under
the provisions of the act.
   Section 4 of the act stipulates that arms licenses must be
applied for in the prescribed form submitted to the Chief Police Officer
of the state of the Federation of Malaysia in which the applicant
resides, and that the application must contain certain particulars.
The Chief Police Officer may grant to an applicant either an arms license
or an arms permit, if satisfied that he has a good reason for
having in his possession, custody, or control, or for carrying and using,
as the case may be, the arms and ammunition in respect of which the application
is being made, and satisfied also that the applicant can be
authorized in that behalf without danger to the public safety or the
public interest.
   An arms license is granted to a person to have in his possession,
custody or control any arms or ammunition specified therein.LEGISLATION ON GUN CONTROL IN THE FEDERATION OF MALAYSIA

   The Arms Act of 1960, as amended by the Arms (Amendment)
Act of 1974, the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971 as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, and the
Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued under the Emergency
(Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, all pertain to the topic
of gun control legislation in the Federation of Malaysia.
   The Arms Act as it now stands prohibits any person from having
in his possession, custody or control any arms or ammunition unless
he is the holder of an arms license in that behalf granted to him under
the provisions of the act.
   Section 4 of the act stipulates that arms licenses must be
applied for in the prescribed form submitted to the Chief Police Officer
of the state of the Federation of Malaysia in which the applicant
resides, and that the application must contain certain particulars.
The Chief Police Officer may grant to an applicant either an arms license
or an arms permit, if satisfied that he has a good reason for
having in his possession, custody, or control, or for carrying and using,
as the case may be, the arms and ammunition in respect of which the application
is being made, and satisfied also that the applicant can be
authorized in that behalf without danger to the public safety or the
public interest.
   An arms license is granted to a person to have in his possession,
custody or control any arms or ammunition specified therein.LEGISLATION ON GUN CONTROL IN THE FEDERATION OF MALAYSIA

   The Arms Act of 1960, as amended by the Arms (Amendment)
Act of 1974, the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971 as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, and the
Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued under the Emergency
(Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, all pertain to the topic
of gun control legislation in the Federation of Malaysia.
   The Arms Act as it now stands prohibits any person from having
in his possession, custody or control any arms or ammunition unless
he is the holder of an arms license in that behalf granted to him under
the provisions of the act.
   Section 4 of the act stipulates that arms licenses must be
applied for in the prescribed form submitted to the Chief Police Officer
of the state of the Federation of Malaysia in which the applicant
resides, and that the application must contain certain particulars.
The Chief Police Officer may grant to an applicant either an arms license
or an arms permit, if satisfied that he has a good reason for
having in his possession, custody, or control, or for carrying and using,
as the case may be, the arms and ammunition in respect of which the application
is being made, and satisfied also that the applicant can be
authorized in that behalf without danger to the public safety or the
public interest.
   An arms license is granted to a person to have in his possession,
custody or control any arms or ammunition specified therein.LEGISLATION ON GUN CONTROL IN THE FEDERATION OF MALAYSIA

   The Arms Act of 1960, as amended by the Arms (Amendment)
Act of 1974, the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971 as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, and the
Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued under the Emergency
(Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, all pertain to the topic
of gun control legislation in the Federation of Malaysia.
   The Arms Act as it now stands prohibits any person from having
in his possession, custody or control any arms or ammunition unless
he is the holder of an arms license in that behalf granted to him under
the provisions of the act.
   Section 4 of the act stipulates that arms licenses must be
applied for in the prescribed form submitted to the Chief Police Officer
of the state of the Federation of Malaysia in which the applicant
resides, and that the application must contain certain particulars.
The Chief Police Officer may grant to an applicant either an arms license
or an arms permit, if satisfied that he has a good reason for
having in his possession, custody, or control, or for carrying and using,
as the case may be, the arms and ammunition in respect of which the application
is being made, and satisfied also that the applicant can be
authorized in that behalf without danger to the public safety or the
public interest.
   An arms license is granted to a person to have in his possession,
custody or control any arms or ammunition specified therein.                                                           -2-
An arms permit is granted a person to carry and use arms or ammunition
in accordance with the terms specified therein, provided that there is
in force an arms license, in respect to the arms and ammunition, granted
to some other person.
   It is stipulated in Section 4(3), that the arms license or
permit is to specify the conditions and restrictions subject to which
it is held, the nature and number or other identification mark of the
arms to which it relates and, with respect to the ammunition, the quantities
authorized to be held at any one time thereunder, and such other
matters as may be prescribed. The particulars of arms licenses and
permits are entered in a register maintained by the Chief Police Officer
of each state in the Federation.
   Section 5 of the act lays down that arms licenses are not to
be granted or renewed for the following:

(a) a pump or repeating shot gun of any kind, unless
     the magazine of such gun is so constructed or
     permanently plugged as to render it incapable
     of firing more than one cartridge at each pressure
     of the trigger or, in the case of a double-barrelled
     gun, one cartridge from each barrel;

(b) an arm that is so designed or adapted that if
     pressure is applied to the trigger missiles
     continue to be discharged until pressure is removed
     from the trigger or the magazine containing
     the missiles is empty;

(c) any arm of any description designed or adapted
     for the discharge of any noxious liquid, gas
     or other thing;

(d) any grenade or bomb or other like missle;                                                           -2-
An arms permit is granted a person to carry and use arms or ammunition
in accordance with the terms specified therein, provided that there is
in force an arms license, in respect to the arms and ammunition, granted
to some other person.
   It is stipulated in Section 4(3), that the arms license or
permit is to specify the conditions and restrictions subject to which
it is held, the nature and number or other identification mark of the
arms to which it relates and, with respect to the ammunition, the quantities
authorized to be held at any one time thereunder, and such other
matters as may be prescribed. The particulars of arms licenses and
permits are entered in a register maintained by the Chief Police Officer
of each state in the Federation.
   Section 5 of the act lays down that arms licenses are not to
be granted or renewed for the following:

(a) a pump or repeating shot gun of any kind, unless
     the magazine of such gun is so constructed or
     permanently plugged as to render it incapable
     of firing more than one cartridge at each pressure
     of the trigger or, in the case of a double-barrelled
     gun, one cartridge from each barrel;

(b) an arm that is so designed or adapted that if
     pressure is applied to the trigger missiles
     continue to be discharged until pressure is removed
     from the trigger or the magazine containing
     the missiles is empty;

(c) any arm of any description designed or adapted
     for the discharge of any noxious liquid, gas
     or other thing;

(d) any grenade or bomb or other like missle;                                                           -2-
An arms permit is granted a person to carry and use arms or ammunition
in accordance with the terms specified therein, provided that there is
in force an arms license, in respect to the arms and ammunition, granted
to some other person.
   It is stipulated in Section 4(3), that the arms license or
permit is to specify the conditions and restrictions subject to which
it is held, the nature and number or other identification mark of the
arms to which it relates and, with respect to the ammunition, the quantities
authorized to be held at any one time thereunder, and such other
matters as may be prescribed. The particulars of arms licenses and
permits are entered in a register maintained by the Chief Police Officer
of each state in the Federation.
   Section 5 of the act lays down that arms licenses are not to
be granted or renewed for the following:

(a) a pump or repeating shot gun of any kind, unless
     the magazine of such gun is so constructed or
     permanently plugged as to render it incapable
     of firing more than one cartridge at each pressure
     of the trigger or, in the case of a double-barrelled
     gun, one cartridge from each barrel;

(b) an arm that is so designed or adapted that if
     pressure is applied to the trigger missiles
     continue to be discharged until pressure is removed
     from the trigger or the magazine containing
     the missiles is empty;

(c) any arm of any description designed or adapted
     for the discharge of any noxious liquid, gas
     or other thing;

(d) any grenade or bomb or other like missle;                                                           -2-
An arms permit is granted a person to carry and use arms or ammunition
in accordance with the terms specified therein, provided that there is
in force an arms license, in respect to the arms and ammunition, granted
to some other person.
   It is stipulated in Section 4(3), that the arms license or
permit is to specify the conditions and restrictions subject to which
it is held, the nature and number or other identification mark of the
arms to which it relates and, with respect to the ammunition, the quantities
authorized to be held at any one time thereunder, and such other
matters as may be prescribed. The particulars of arms licenses and
permits are entered in a register maintained by the Chief Police Officer
of each state in the Federation.
   Section 5 of the act lays down that arms licenses are not to
be granted or renewed for the following:

(a) a pump or repeating shot gun of any kind, unless
     the magazine of such gun is so constructed or
     permanently plugged as to render it incapable
     of firing more than one cartridge at each pressure
     of the trigger or, in the case of a double-barrelled
     gun, one cartridge from each barrel;

(b) an arm that is so designed or adapted that if
     pressure is applied to the trigger missiles
     continue to be discharged until pressure is removed
     from the trigger or the magazine containing
     the missiles is empty;

(c) any arm of any description designed or adapted
     for the discharge of any noxious liquid, gas
     or other thing;

(d) any grenade or bomb or other like missle;                                                           -2-
An arms permit is granted a person to carry and use arms or ammunition
in accordance with the terms specified therein, provided that there is
in force an arms license, in respect to the arms and ammunition, granted
to some other person.
   It is stipulated in Section 4(3), that the arms license or
permit is to specify the conditions and restrictions subject to which
it is held, the nature and number or other identification mark of the
arms to which it relates and, with respect to the ammunition, the quantities
authorized to be held at any one time thereunder, and such other
matters as may be prescribed. The particulars of arms licenses and
permits are entered in a register maintained by the Chief Police Officer
of each state in the Federation.
   Section 5 of the act lays down that arms licenses are not to
be granted or renewed for the following:

(a) a pump or repeating shot gun of any kind, unless
     the magazine of such gun is so constructed or
     permanently plugged as to render it incapable
     of firing more than one cartridge at each pressure
     of the trigger or, in the case of a double-barrelled
     gun, one cartridge from each barrel;

(b) an arm that is so designed or adapted that if
     pressure is applied to the trigger missiles
     continue to be discharged until pressure is removed
     from the trigger or the magazine containing
     the missiles is empty;

(c) any arm of any description designed or adapted
     for the discharge of any noxious liquid, gas
     or other thing;

(d) any grenade or bomb or other like missle;-3-
(e) any ammunition containing or designed or adapted
     to contain any noxious liquid, gas or
     other thing.¹/
   The same section provides that no arms license or arms permit
is to be granted or renewed to a person under the age of eighteen.
This may however be waived under exceptional circumstances at the discretion
of the Chief Police Officer of the state in which the applicant
resides.
   Those persons exempted from the provisions of the act requiring
arms licenses or arms permits for the possession, custody or
control of arms or ammunition are described in Section 6 of the act
as being:
   (a) a licensed dealer or licensed repairer or any servant
thereof acting in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course
of business as such dealer or repairer, and in accordance with the
terms of such dealer's or repairer's license;
   (aa) a licensed manufacturer or any servant thereof acting
in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course of business
as that manufacturer, and in accordance with the terms of that manufacturer's
license;
   (b) a person lawfully carrying on the business of an auctioneer
or carrier or a servant of such a person acting in the course
-----
   ¹/  Acts Passed During the Year 1960, Kuala Lumpur, Government Printer,
1961,p. 171.-3-
(e) any ammunition containing or designed or adapted
     to contain any noxious liquid, gas or
     other thing.¹/
   The same section provides that no arms license or arms permit
is to be granted or renewed to a person under the age of eighteen.
This may however be waived under exceptional circumstances at the discretion
of the Chief Police Officer of the state in which the applicant
resides.
   Those persons exempted from the provisions of the act requiring
arms licenses or arms permits for the possession, custody or
control of arms or ammunition are described in Section 6 of the act
as being:
   (a) a licensed dealer or licensed repairer or any servant
thereof acting in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course
of business as such dealer or repairer, and in accordance with the
terms of such dealer's or repairer's license;
   (aa) a licensed manufacturer or any servant thereof acting
in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course of business
as that manufacturer, and in accordance with the terms of that manufacturer's
license;
   (b) a person lawfully carrying on the business of an auctioneer
or carrier or a servant of such a person acting in the course
-----
   ¹/  Acts Passed During the Year 1960, Kuala Lumpur, Government Printer,
1961,p. 171.-3-
(e) any ammunition containing or designed or adapted
     to contain any noxious liquid, gas or
     other thing.¹/
   The same section provides that no arms license or arms permit
is to be granted or renewed to a person under the age of eighteen.
This may however be waived under exceptional circumstances at the discretion
of the Chief Police Officer of the state in which the applicant
resides.
   Those persons exempted from the provisions of the act requiring
arms licenses or arms permits for the possession, custody or
control of arms or ammunition are described in Section 6 of the act
as being:
   (a) a licensed dealer or licensed repairer or any servant
thereof acting in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course
of business as such dealer or repairer, and in accordance with the
terms of such dealer's or repairer's license;
   (aa) a licensed manufacturer or any servant thereof acting
in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course of business
as that manufacturer, and in accordance with the terms of that manufacturer's
license;
   (b) a person lawfully carrying on the business of an auctioneer
or carrier or a servant of such a person acting in the course
-----
   ¹/  Acts Passed During the Year 1960, Kuala Lumpur, Government Printer,
1961,p. 171.-3-
(e) any ammunition containing or designed or adapted
     to contain any noxious liquid, gas or
     other thing.¹/
   The same section provides that no arms license or arms permit
is to be granted or renewed to a person under the age of eighteen.
This may however be waived under exceptional circumstances at the discretion
of the Chief Police Officer of the state in which the applicant
resides.
   Those persons exempted from the provisions of the act requiring
arms licenses or arms permits for the possession, custody or
control of arms or ammunition are described in Section 6 of the act
as being:
   (a) a licensed dealer or licensed repairer or any servant
thereof acting in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course
of business as such dealer or repairer, and in accordance with the
terms of such dealer's or repairer's license;
   (aa) a licensed manufacturer or any servant thereof acting
in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course of business
as that manufacturer, and in accordance with the terms of that manufacturer's
license;
   (b) a person lawfully carrying on the business of an auctioneer
or carrier or a servant of such a person acting in the course
-----
   ¹/  Acts Passed During the Year 1960, Kuala Lumpur, Government Printer,
1961,p. 171.-3-
(e) any ammunition containing or designed or adapted
     to contain any noxious liquid, gas or
     other thing.¹/
   The same section provides that no arms license or arms permit
is to be granted or renewed to a person under the age of eighteen.
This may however be waived under exceptional circumstances at the discretion
of the Chief Police Officer of the state in which the applicant
resides.
   Those persons exempted from the provisions of the act requiring
arms licenses or arms permits for the possession, custody or
control of arms or ammunition are described in Section 6 of the act
as being:
   (a) a licensed dealer or licensed repairer or any servant
thereof acting in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course
of business as such dealer or repairer, and in accordance with the
terms of such dealer's or repairer's license;
   (aa) a licensed manufacturer or any servant thereof acting
in the course of his employment, in the ordinary course of business
as that manufacturer, and in accordance with the terms of that manufacturer's
license;
   (b) a person lawfully carrying on the business of an auctioneer
or carrier or a servant of such a person acting in the course
-----
   ¹/  Acts Passed During the Year 1960, Kuala Lumpur, Government Printer,
1961,p. 171.                                                   -4-
of his employment, provided that the auctioneer or carrier has obtained
permission in writing from a Chief Police Officer to sell by auction or
to convey arms and ammunition, and also provided that the auctioneer,
carrier or servant complies with all conditions and observes all restrictions
subject to which such permission is granted;
   (c) a person licensed to import or export arms or ammunition
or any servant or agent of such person, with respect to arms or ammunition
to be imported or exported under such license in such manner as
may be reasonably required for such import or export;
   (d) any member of the Armed Forces, police officer, or
other person engaged in performing police duties in accordance with
any written law, or any person in Federal or state government service
in the course of his duty;
   (e) a crew member or passenger in a vessel or aircraft in
regard to arms and ammunition which are part of the ordinary armament
or equipment thereof, or which are in or on the vessel or aircraft
and required for its services;
   (f) a user of a miniature rifle in a rifle range or shooting
gallery conducted with the permission of the Chief Police Officer
of the state and arms and blank ammunition used at a theatrical performance
or rehearsal or athletic meeting, provided permission has
been obtained for such use.
                                                   -4-
of his employment, provided that the auctioneer or carrier has obtained
permission in writing from a Chief Police Officer to sell by auction or
to convey arms and ammunition, and also provided that the auctioneer,
carrier or servant complies with all conditions and observes all restrictions
subject to which such permission is granted;
   (c) a person licensed to import or export arms or ammunition
or any servant or agent of such person, with respect to arms or ammunition
to be imported or exported under such license in such manner as
may be reasonably required for such import or export;
   (d) any member of the Armed Forces, police officer, or
other person engaged in performing police duties in accordance with
any written law, or any person in Federal or state government service
in the course of his duty;
   (e) a crew member or passenger in a vessel or aircraft in
regard to arms and ammunition which are part of the ordinary armament
or equipment thereof, or which are in or on the vessel or aircraft
and required for its services;
   (f) a user of a miniature rifle in a rifle range or shooting
gallery conducted with the permission of the Chief Police Officer
of the state and arms and blank ammunition used at a theatrical performance
or rehearsal or athletic meeting, provided permission has
been obtained for such use.
                                                   -4-
of his employment, provided that the auctioneer or carrier has obtained
permission in writing from a Chief Police Officer to sell by auction or
to convey arms and ammunition, and also provided that the auctioneer,
carrier or servant complies with all conditions and observes all restrictions
subject to which such permission is granted;
   (c) a person licensed to import or export arms or ammunition
or any servant or agent of such person, with respect to arms or ammunition
to be imported or exported under such license in such manner as
may be reasonably required for such import or export;
   (d) any member of the Armed Forces, police officer, or
other person engaged in performing police duties in accordance with
any written law, or any person in Federal or state government service
in the course of his duty;
   (e) a crew member or passenger in a vessel or aircraft in
regard to arms and ammunition which are part of the ordinary armament
or equipment thereof, or which are in or on the vessel or aircraft
and required for its services;
   (f) a user of a miniature rifle in a rifle range or shooting
gallery conducted with the permission of the Chief Police Officer
of the state and arms and blank ammunition used at a theatrical performance
or rehearsal or athletic meeting, provided permission has
been obtained for such use.
                                                   -4-
of his employment, provided that the auctioneer or carrier has obtained
permission in writing from a Chief Police Officer to sell by auction or
to convey arms and ammunition, and also provided that the auctioneer,
carrier or servant complies with all conditions and observes all restrictions
subject to which such permission is granted;
   (c) a person licensed to import or export arms or ammunition
or any servant or agent of such person, with respect to arms or ammunition
to be imported or exported under such license in such manner as
may be reasonably required for such import or export;
   (d) any member of the Armed Forces, police officer, or
other person engaged in performing police duties in accordance with
any written law, or any person in Federal or state government service
in the course of his duty;
   (e) a crew member or passenger in a vessel or aircraft in
regard to arms and ammunition which are part of the ordinary armament
or equipment thereof, or which are in or on the vessel or aircraft
and required for its services;
   (f) a user of a miniature rifle in a rifle range or shooting
gallery conducted with the permission of the Chief Police Officer
of the state and arms and blank ammunition used at a theatrical performance
or rehearsal or athletic meeting, provided permission has
been obtained for such use.
                                                   -4-
of his employment, provided that the auctioneer or carrier has obtained
permission in writing from a Chief Police Officer to sell by auction or
to convey arms and ammunition, and also provided that the auctioneer,
carrier or servant complies with all conditions and observes all restrictions
subject to which such permission is granted;
   (c) a person licensed to import or export arms or ammunition
or any servant or agent of such person, with respect to arms or ammunition
to be imported or exported under such license in such manner as
may be reasonably required for such import or export;
   (d) any member of the Armed Forces, police officer, or
other person engaged in performing police duties in accordance with
any written law, or any person in Federal or state government service
in the course of his duty;
   (e) a crew member or passenger in a vessel or aircraft in
regard to arms and ammunition which are part of the ordinary armament
or equipment thereof, or which are in or on the vessel or aircraft
and required for its services;
   (f) a user of a miniature rifle in a rifle range or shooting
gallery conducted with the permission of the Chief Police Officer
of the state and arms and blank ammunition used at a theatrical performance
or rehearsal or athletic meeting, provided permission has
been obtained for such use.
-5-

   Under Section 9, any person who in contravention of the provisions
of this act has in his possession, custody or control, or
carries or uses any arm or ammunition without an arms license or arms
permit in that behalf, or otherwise than as authorized by the license
or permit or, in the case of ammunition, in excess of the quantities
authorized, or who fails to comply with the conditions or restrictions
subject to which the license or permit is held by him, is liable for
any such contravention to imprisonment for up to seven years or
fine up to M$10,000, or both.
   Restrictions are also imposed by the Arms Act on dealing
in arms and ammunition, which cannot be done without a license,
except for certain cases such as authorized sales by auction. The
repair of arms or ammunition is also not permitted except under license.
Licenses granted may be to deal in arms and ammunition only,
to repair arms and ammunition only, or combined both to deal in and
to repair arms and ammunition. A licensed manufacturer may also
keep arms or ammunition manufactured or to be used for manufacturing
under his license without holding a dealer's license.
   The Arms Act in addition prohibits the sale and transfer
of arms or ammunition except to a licensed dealer or licensed repairer
or other person entitled under the act. No person is  knowingly to
accept delivery of arms or ammunition unless he holds a valid license
authorizing him to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition, or-5-

   Under Section 9, any person who in contravention of the provisions
of this act has in his possession, custody or control, or
carries or uses any arm or ammunition without an arms license or arms
permit in that behalf, or otherwise than as authorized by the license
or permit or, in the case of ammunition, in excess of the quantities
authorized, or who fails to comply with the conditions or restrictions
subject to which the license or permit is held by him, is liable for
any such contravention to imprisonment for up to seven years or
fine up to M$10,000, or both.
   Restrictions are also imposed by the Arms Act on dealing
in arms and ammunition, which cannot be done without a license,
except for certain cases such as authorized sales by auction. The
repair of arms or ammunition is also not permitted except under license.
Licenses granted may be to deal in arms and ammunition only,
to repair arms and ammunition only, or combined both to deal in and
to repair arms and ammunition. A licensed manufacturer may also
keep arms or ammunition manufactured or to be used for manufacturing
under his license without holding a dealer's license.
   The Arms Act in addition prohibits the sale and transfer
of arms or ammunition except to a licensed dealer or licensed repairer
or other person entitled under the act. No person is  knowingly to
accept delivery of arms or ammunition unless he holds a valid license
authorizing him to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition, or-5-

   Under Section 9, any person who in contravention of the provisions
of this act has in his possession, custody or control, or
carries or uses any arm or ammunition without an arms license or arms
permit in that behalf, or otherwise than as authorized by the license
or permit or, in the case of ammunition, in excess of the quantities
authorized, or who fails to comply with the conditions or restrictions
subject to which the license or permit is held by him, is liable for
any such contravention to imprisonment for up to seven years or
fine up to M$10,000, or both.
   Restrictions are also imposed by the Arms Act on dealing
in arms and ammunition, which cannot be done without a license,
except for certain cases such as authorized sales by auction. The
repair of arms or ammunition is also not permitted except under license.
Licenses granted may be to deal in arms and ammunition only,
to repair arms and ammunition only, or combined both to deal in and
to repair arms and ammunition. A licensed manufacturer may also
keep arms or ammunition manufactured or to be used for manufacturing
under his license without holding a dealer's license.
   The Arms Act in addition prohibits the sale and transfer
of arms or ammunition except to a licensed dealer or licensed repairer
or other person entitled under the act. No person is  knowingly to
accept delivery of arms or ammunition unless he holds a valid license
authorizing him to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition, or-5-

   Under Section 9, any person who in contravention of the provisions
of this act has in his possession, custody or control, or
carries or uses any arm or ammunition without an arms license or arms
permit in that behalf, or otherwise than as authorized by the license
or permit or, in the case of ammunition, in excess of the quantities
authorized, or who fails to comply with the conditions or restrictions
subject to which the license or permit is held by him, is liable for
any such contravention to imprisonment for up to seven years or
fine up to M$10,000, or both.
   Restrictions are also imposed by the Arms Act on dealing
in arms and ammunition, which cannot be done without a license,
except for certain cases such as authorized sales by auction. The
repair of arms or ammunition is also not permitted except under license.
Licenses granted may be to deal in arms and ammunition only,
to repair arms and ammunition only, or combined both to deal in and
to repair arms and ammunition. A licensed manufacturer may also
keep arms or ammunition manufactured or to be used for manufacturing
under his license without holding a dealer's license.
   The Arms Act in addition prohibits the sale and transfer
of arms or ammunition except to a licensed dealer or licensed repairer
or other person entitled under the act. No person is  knowingly to
accept delivery of arms or ammunition unless he holds a valid license
authorizing him to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition, or-5-

   Under Section 9, any person who in contravention of the provisions
of this act has in his possession, custody or control, or
carries or uses any arm or ammunition without an arms license or arms
permit in that behalf, or otherwise than as authorized by the license
or permit or, in the case of ammunition, in excess of the quantities
authorized, or who fails to comply with the conditions or restrictions
subject to which the license or permit is held by him, is liable for
any such contravention to imprisonment for up to seven years or
fine up to M$10,000, or both.
   Restrictions are also imposed by the Arms Act on dealing
in arms and ammunition, which cannot be done without a license,
except for certain cases such as authorized sales by auction. The
repair of arms or ammunition is also not permitted except under license.
Licenses granted may be to deal in arms and ammunition only,
to repair arms and ammunition only, or combined both to deal in and
to repair arms and ammunition. A licensed manufacturer may also
keep arms or ammunition manufactured or to be used for manufacturing
under his license without holding a dealer's license.
   The Arms Act in addition prohibits the sale and transfer
of arms or ammunition except to a licensed dealer or licensed repairer
or other person entitled under the act. No person is  knowingly to
accept delivery of arms or ammunition unless he holds a valid license
authorizing him to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition, or                                                -6-
unless he is otherwise entitled under this act or by virtue of any
license or permit granted to him thereunder to have possession, custody
or control thereof. Contravention of the provisions of this
section makes the person liable to imprisonment for a term of up to
two years or a fine of up to M$2,000 or both imprisonment and fine.
     Licenses to purchase or obtain or transfer arms and ammunition
are issued by the Chief Police Officer of the state in which
the applicant resides, but where the applicant is a person who holds,
or who is at the same time applying for a license to manufacture arms
or ammunition, the license must be issued by the Minister in charge.
     Section 13A of the act prohibits any person from manufacturing
any arm or ammunition unless he is the holder of a valid license
to manufacture arms or ammunition granted to him by the Minister
in charge. Such licenses may impose conditions and restrictions including
specifications of the type and quantities the license-holder
is authorized to manufacture, and the security measures to be taken
at the place of manufacture.
     Any person manufacturing an arm or ammunition without a
valid license to do so or in contravention of a condition imposed regarding
the type or quantities of arms or ammunition he is authorized
to manufacture is liable to punishment with death, or imprisonment
for life and whipping with not less than six strokes. In the case
of a company, firm, society or body of persons, the prescribed punishment
is a fine not to exceed M$500,000.                                                -6-
unless he is otherwise entitled under this act or by virtue of any
license or permit granted to him thereunder to have possession, custody
or control thereof. Contravention of the provisions of this
section makes the person liable to imprisonment for a term of up to
two years or a fine of up to M$2,000 or both imprisonment and fine.
     Licenses to purchase or obtain or transfer arms and ammunition
are issued by the Chief Police Officer of the state in which
the applicant resides, but where the applicant is a person who holds,
or who is at the same time applying for a license to manufacture arms
or ammunition, the license must be issued by the Minister in charge.
     Section 13A of the act prohibits any person from manufacturing
any arm or ammunition unless he is the holder of a valid license
to manufacture arms or ammunition granted to him by the Minister
in charge. Such licenses may impose conditions and restrictions including
specifications of the type and quantities the license-holder
is authorized to manufacture, and the security measures to be taken
at the place of manufacture.
     Any person manufacturing an arm or ammunition without a
valid license to do so or in contravention of a condition imposed regarding
the type or quantities of arms or ammunition he is authorized
to manufacture is liable to punishment with death, or imprisonment
for life and whipping with not less than six strokes. In the case
of a company, firm, society or body of persons, the prescribed punishment
is a fine not to exceed M$500,000.                                                -6-
unless he is otherwise entitled under this act or by virtue of any
license or permit granted to him thereunder to have possession, custody
or control thereof. Contravention of the provisions of this
section makes the person liable to imprisonment for a term of up to
two years or a fine of up to M$2,000 or both imprisonment and fine.
     Licenses to purchase or obtain or transfer arms and ammunition
are issued by the Chief Police Officer of the state in which
the applicant resides, but where the applicant is a person who holds,
or who is at the same time applying for a license to manufacture arms
or ammunition, the license must be issued by the Minister in charge.
     Section 13A of the act prohibits any person from manufacturing
any arm or ammunition unless he is the holder of a valid license
to manufacture arms or ammunition granted to him by the Minister
in charge. Such licenses may impose conditions and restrictions including
specifications of the type and quantities the license-holder
is authorized to manufacture, and the security measures to be taken
at the place of manufacture.
     Any person manufacturing an arm or ammunition without a
valid license to do so or in contravention of a condition imposed regarding
the type or quantities of arms or ammunition he is authorized
to manufacture is liable to punishment with death, or imprisonment
for life and whipping with not less than six strokes. In the case
of a company, firm, society or body of persons, the prescribed punishment
is a fine not to exceed M$500,000.                                                -6-
unless he is otherwise entitled under this act or by virtue of any
license or permit granted to him thereunder to have possession, custody
or control thereof. Contravention of the provisions of this
section makes the person liable to imprisonment for a term of up to
two years or a fine of up to M$2,000 or both imprisonment and fine.
     Licenses to purchase or obtain or transfer arms and ammunition
are issued by the Chief Police Officer of the state in which
the applicant resides, but where the applicant is a person who holds,
or who is at the same time applying for a license to manufacture arms
or ammunition, the license must be issued by the Minister in charge.
     Section 13A of the act prohibits any person from manufacturing
any arm or ammunition unless he is the holder of a valid license
to manufacture arms or ammunition granted to him by the Minister
in charge. Such licenses may impose conditions and restrictions including
specifications of the type and quantities the license-holder
is authorized to manufacture, and the security measures to be taken
at the place of manufacture.
     Any person manufacturing an arm or ammunition without a
valid license to do so or in contravention of a condition imposed regarding
the type or quantities of arms or ammunition he is authorized
to manufacture is liable to punishment with death, or imprisonment
for life and whipping with not less than six strokes. In the case
of a company, firm, society or body of persons, the prescribed punishment
is a fine not to exceed M$500,000.                                                -6-
unless he is otherwise entitled under this act or by virtue of any
license or permit granted to him thereunder to have possession, custody
or control thereof. Contravention of the provisions of this
section makes the person liable to imprisonment for a term of up to
two years or a fine of up to M$2,000 or both imprisonment and fine.
     Licenses to purchase or obtain or transfer arms and ammunition
are issued by the Chief Police Officer of the state in which
the applicant resides, but where the applicant is a person who holds,
or who is at the same time applying for a license to manufacture arms
or ammunition, the license must be issued by the Minister in charge.
     Section 13A of the act prohibits any person from manufacturing
any arm or ammunition unless he is the holder of a valid license
to manufacture arms or ammunition granted to him by the Minister
in charge. Such licenses may impose conditions and restrictions including
specifications of the type and quantities the license-holder
is authorized to manufacture, and the security measures to be taken
at the place of manufacture.
     Any person manufacturing an arm or ammunition without a
valid license to do so or in contravention of a condition imposed regarding
the type or quantities of arms or ammunition he is authorized
to manufacture is liable to punishment with death, or imprisonment
for life and whipping with not less than six strokes. In the case
of a company, firm, society or body of persons, the prescribed punishment
is a fine not to exceed M$500,000.                                                          -7-

     A licensed manufacturer failing to comply with any other
condition or restriction imposed by the license is liable to a fine of
up to M$25,000, or in the case of a company, firm, society or body of
persons, up to M$100,000.
     The import and export of arms and ammunition into and from
the Federation of Malaysia is permitted only under license. Licenses
to import or export arms or ammunition must be applied for to the Chief
Police Officer of the state of the applicant, but it is stipulated that
where the applicant is a person who holds or is applying at the same
time for a license to manufacture arms or ammunition, the application
must be made to the Minister in charge.
     Magistrates, gazetted police officers, or Officers in Charge
of a Police District are empowered to authorize by warrant any person
named therein or any police officer to search a specified house or
other building, vessel, aircraft or vehicle and to search all persons
found there, to seize and detain arms or ammunition found in such
search, and to arrest any person there whom such an officer suspects
to be about to commit or to be committing an offense against the Arms
Act. The authorizing magistrate or officer must first be satisfied
that a person residing within his jurisdiction has in his possession,
custody or control arms or ammunition in contravention of the act or
in contravention of the provisions of a license or permit in respect
of arms or ammunition, or that arms or ammunition are in or on any                                                          -7-

     A licensed manufacturer failing to comply with any other
condition or restriction imposed by the license is liable to a fine of
up to M$25,000, or in the case of a company, firm, society or body of
persons, up to M$100,000.
     The import and export of arms and ammunition into and from
the Federation of Malaysia is permitted only under license. Licenses
to import or export arms or ammunition must be applied for to the Chief
Police Officer of the state of the applicant, but it is stipulated that
where the applicant is a person who holds or is applying at the same
time for a license to manufacture arms or ammunition, the application
must be made to the Minister in charge.
     Magistrates, gazetted police officers, or Officers in Charge
of a Police District are empowered to authorize by warrant any person
named therein or any police officer to search a specified house or
other building, vessel, aircraft or vehicle and to search all persons
found there, to seize and detain arms or ammunition found in such
search, and to arrest any person there whom such an officer suspects
to be about to commit or to be committing an offense against the Arms
Act. The authorizing magistrate or officer must first be satisfied
that a person residing within his jurisdiction has in his possession,
custody or control arms or ammunition in contravention of the act or
in contravention of the provisions of a license or permit in respect
of arms or ammunition, or that arms or ammunition are in or on any                                                          -7-

     A licensed manufacturer failing to comply with any other
condition or restriction imposed by the license is liable to a fine of
up to M$25,000, or in the case of a company, firm, society or body of
persons, up to M$100,000.
     The import and export of arms and ammunition into and from
the Federation of Malaysia is permitted only under license. Licenses
to import or export arms or ammunition must be applied for to the Chief
Police Officer of the state of the applicant, but it is stipulated that
where the applicant is a person who holds or is applying at the same
time for a license to manufacture arms or ammunition, the application
must be made to the Minister in charge.
     Magistrates, gazetted police officers, or Officers in Charge
of a Police District are empowered to authorize by warrant any person
named therein or any police officer to search a specified house or
other building, vessel, aircraft or vehicle and to search all persons
found there, to seize and detain arms or ammunition found in such
search, and to arrest any person there whom such an officer suspects
to be about to commit or to be committing an offense against the Arms
Act. The authorizing magistrate or officer must first be satisfied
that a person residing within his jurisdiction has in his possession,
custody or control arms or ammunition in contravention of the act or
in contravention of the provisions of a license or permit in respect
of arms or ammunition, or that arms or ammunition are in or on any                                                          -7-

     A licensed manufacturer failing to comply with any other
condition or restriction imposed by the license is liable to a fine of
up to M$25,000, or in the case of a company, firm, society or body of
persons, up to M$100,000.
     The import and export of arms and ammunition into and from
the Federation of Malaysia is permitted only under license. Licenses
to import or export arms or ammunition must be applied for to the Chief
Police Officer of the state of the applicant, but it is stipulated that
where the applicant is a person who holds or is applying at the same
time for a license to manufacture arms or ammunition, the application
must be made to the Minister in charge.
     Magistrates, gazetted police officers, or Officers in Charge
of a Police District are empowered to authorize by warrant any person
named therein or any police officer to search a specified house or
other building, vessel, aircraft or vehicle and to search all persons
found there, to seize and detain arms or ammunition found in such
search, and to arrest any person there whom such an officer suspects
to be about to commit or to be committing an offense against the Arms
Act. The authorizing magistrate or officer must first be satisfied
that a person residing within his jurisdiction has in his possession,
custody or control arms or ammunition in contravention of the act or
in contravention of the provisions of a license or permit in respect
of arms or ammunition, or that arms or ammunition are in or on any                                                          -7-

     A licensed manufacturer failing to comply with any other
condition or restriction imposed by the license is liable to a fine of
up to M$25,000, or in the case of a company, firm, society or body of
persons, up to M$100,000.
     The import and export of arms and ammunition into and from
the Federation of Malaysia is permitted only under license. Licenses
to import or export arms or ammunition must be applied for to the Chief
Police Officer of the state of the applicant, but it is stipulated that
where the applicant is a person who holds or is applying at the same
time for a license to manufacture arms or ammunition, the application
must be made to the Minister in charge.
     Magistrates, gazetted police officers, or Officers in Charge
of a Police District are empowered to authorize by warrant any person
named therein or any police officer to search a specified house or
other building, vessel, aircraft or vehicle and to search all persons
found there, to seize and detain arms or ammunition found in such
search, and to arrest any person there whom such an officer suspects
to be about to commit or to be committing an offense against the Arms
Act. The authorizing magistrate or officer must first be satisfied
that a person residing within his jurisdiction has in his possession,
custody or control arms or ammunition in contravention of the act or
in contravention of the provisions of a license or permit in respect
of arms or ammunition, or that arms or ammunition are in or on any                                                   -8-
house, or place or vessel, aircraft or vehicle in contravention of
the act's provisions or of a license and permit issued under the act.
Search warrants may also be issued against persons. The power to
enter and remain on places to ascertain whether a person using arms
or ammunition has a license or permit to do so is granted by Section
29 to police officers. By the provisions of Section 46, furthermore,
any police officer may stop and search for arms, ammunition or
imitation arms any person whom he may find in any street or other
public place at any hour of the day or night who acts in a suspicious
manner or whom he may suspect of having any arms, ammunition or imitation
arms in his possession.
     The general penalty prescribed by the act for any person
who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision thereof or of
any regulation made thereunder, and for which no special penalty has
been provided, is imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or
a fine not exceeding M$2,000 or both such imprisonment or fine, according 
to Section 49.
     The Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971, as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, is of
relevance also inasmuch as it penalizes the use of guns in the commission
of certain offenses. The act provides that a person who at the
time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting the commission
of a scheduled offense discharges a firearm with intention to cause                                                   -8-
house, or place or vessel, aircraft or vehicle in contravention of
the act's provisions or of a license and permit issued under the act.
Search warrants may also be issued against persons. The power to
enter and remain on places to ascertain whether a person using arms
or ammunition has a license or permit to do so is granted by Section
29 to police officers. By the provisions of Section 46, furthermore,
any police officer may stop and search for arms, ammunition or
imitation arms any person whom he may find in any street or other
public place at any hour of the day or night who acts in a suspicious
manner or whom he may suspect of having any arms, ammunition or imitation
arms in his possession.
     The general penalty prescribed by the act for any person
who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision thereof or of
any regulation made thereunder, and for which no special penalty has
been provided, is imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or
a fine not exceeding M$2,000 or both such imprisonment or fine, according 
to Section 49.
     The Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971, as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, is of
relevance also inasmuch as it penalizes the use of guns in the commission
of certain offenses. The act provides that a person who at the
time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting the commission
of a scheduled offense discharges a firearm with intention to cause                                                   -8-
house, or place or vessel, aircraft or vehicle in contravention of
the act's provisions or of a license and permit issued under the act.
Search warrants may also be issued against persons. The power to
enter and remain on places to ascertain whether a person using arms
or ammunition has a license or permit to do so is granted by Section
29 to police officers. By the provisions of Section 46, furthermore,
any police officer may stop and search for arms, ammunition or
imitation arms any person whom he may find in any street or other
public place at any hour of the day or night who acts in a suspicious
manner or whom he may suspect of having any arms, ammunition or imitation
arms in his possession.
     The general penalty prescribed by the act for any person
who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision thereof or of
any regulation made thereunder, and for which no special penalty has
been provided, is imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or
a fine not exceeding M$2,000 or both such imprisonment or fine, according 
to Section 49.
     The Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971, as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, is of
relevance also inasmuch as it penalizes the use of guns in the commission
of certain offenses. The act provides that a person who at the
time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting the commission
of a scheduled offense discharges a firearm with intention to cause                                                   -8-
house, or place or vessel, aircraft or vehicle in contravention of
the act's provisions or of a license and permit issued under the act.
Search warrants may also be issued against persons. The power to
enter and remain on places to ascertain whether a person using arms
or ammunition has a license or permit to do so is granted by Section
29 to police officers. By the provisions of Section 46, furthermore,
any police officer may stop and search for arms, ammunition or
imitation arms any person whom he may find in any street or other
public place at any hour of the day or night who acts in a suspicious
manner or whom he may suspect of having any arms, ammunition or imitation
arms in his possession.
     The general penalty prescribed by the act for any person
who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision thereof or of
any regulation made thereunder, and for which no special penalty has
been provided, is imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or
a fine not exceeding M$2,000 or both such imprisonment or fine, according 
to Section 49.
     The Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971, as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, is of
relevance also inasmuch as it penalizes the use of guns in the commission
of certain offenses. The act provides that a person who at the
time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting the commission
of a scheduled offense discharges a firearm with intention to cause                                                   -8-
house, or place or vessel, aircraft or vehicle in contravention of
the act's provisions or of a license and permit issued under the act.
Search warrants may also be issued against persons. The power to
enter and remain on places to ascertain whether a person using arms
or ammunition has a license or permit to do so is granted by Section
29 to police officers. By the provisions of Section 46, furthermore,
any police officer may stop and search for arms, ammunition or
imitation arms any person whom he may find in any street or other
public place at any hour of the day or night who acts in a suspicious
manner or whom he may suspect of having any arms, ammunition or imitation
arms in his possession.
     The general penalty prescribed by the act for any person
who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision thereof or of
any regulation made thereunder, and for which no special penalty has
been provided, is imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or
a fine not exceeding M$2,000 or both such imprisonment or fine, according 
to Section 49.
     The Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971, as amended
by the Firearms (Increased Penalties) (Amendment) Act of 1974, is of
relevance also inasmuch as it penalizes the use of guns in the commission
of certain offenses. The act provides that a person who at the
time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting the commission
of a scheduled offense discharges a firearm with intention to cause-9-
death or hurt, even though no hurt is caused, is to be punished
with death (Section 3). Section 3A adds that where, with intent
to cause death or hurt to any person, a firearm is discharged by a
person at the time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting
the commission of a scheduled offense, each of his accomplices
in the offense present at the scene and who may reasonably be presumed
to have known that the person was carrying or had in his possession
or under his custody or control the firearm shall, notwithstanding
that no hurt is caused by the discharge of the firearm, be
punished with death, unless he proves all reasonable steps were taken
to prevent the discharge.
     Additionally, any person who at the time of his committing
or attempting to commit or abetting the commission of a scheduled
offense has on his person a firearm is to be punished with life
imprisonment and with whipping with not less than six strokes, according
to Section 5. A person trafficking in firearms is to be
punished with death or imprisonment for life and with whipping with
not less than six strokes. Anyone proved to be in unlawful possession
of more than two firearms is presumed to be trafficking in
firearms. Anyone in unlawful possession of a firearm is liable
to be punished with imprisonment for up to fourteen years and with
whipping with not less than six strokes.-9-
death or hurt, even though no hurt is caused, is to be punished
with death (Section 3). Section 3A adds that where, with intent
to cause death or hurt to any person, a firearm is discharged by a
person at the time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting
the commission of a scheduled offense, each of his accomplices
in the offense present at the scene and who may reasonably be presumed
to have known that the person was carrying or had in his possession
or under his custody or control the firearm shall, notwithstanding
that no hurt is caused by the discharge of the firearm, be
punished with death, unless he proves all reasonable steps were taken
to prevent the discharge.
     Additionally, any person who at the time of his committing
or attempting to commit or abetting the commission of a scheduled
offense has on his person a firearm is to be punished with life
imprisonment and with whipping with not less than six strokes, according
to Section 5. A person trafficking in firearms is to be
punished with death or imprisonment for life and with whipping with
not less than six strokes. Anyone proved to be in unlawful possession
of more than two firearms is presumed to be trafficking in
firearms. Anyone in unlawful possession of a firearm is liable
to be punished with imprisonment for up to fourteen years and with
whipping with not less than six strokes.-9-
death or hurt, even though no hurt is caused, is to be punished
with death (Section 3). Section 3A adds that where, with intent
to cause death or hurt to any person, a firearm is discharged by a
person at the time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting
the commission of a scheduled offense, each of his accomplices
in the offense present at the scene and who may reasonably be presumed
to have known that the person was carrying or had in his possession
or under his custody or control the firearm shall, notwithstanding
that no hurt is caused by the discharge of the firearm, be
punished with death, unless he proves all reasonable steps were taken
to prevent the discharge.
     Additionally, any person who at the time of his committing
or attempting to commit or abetting the commission of a scheduled
offense has on his person a firearm is to be punished with life
imprisonment and with whipping with not less than six strokes, according
to Section 5. A person trafficking in firearms is to be
punished with death or imprisonment for life and with whipping with
not less than six strokes. Anyone proved to be in unlawful possession
of more than two firearms is presumed to be trafficking in
firearms. Anyone in unlawful possession of a firearm is liable
to be punished with imprisonment for up to fourteen years and with
whipping with not less than six strokes.-9-
death or hurt, even though no hurt is caused, is to be punished
with death (Section 3). Section 3A adds that where, with intent
to cause death or hurt to any person, a firearm is discharged by a
person at the time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting
the commission of a scheduled offense, each of his accomplices
in the offense present at the scene and who may reasonably be presumed
to have known that the person was carrying or had in his possession
or under his custody or control the firearm shall, notwithstanding
that no hurt is caused by the discharge of the firearm, be
punished with death, unless he proves all reasonable steps were taken
to prevent the discharge.
     Additionally, any person who at the time of his committing
or attempting to commit or abetting the commission of a scheduled
offense has on his person a firearm is to be punished with life
imprisonment and with whipping with not less than six strokes, according
to Section 5. A person trafficking in firearms is to be
punished with death or imprisonment for life and with whipping with
not less than six strokes. Anyone proved to be in unlawful possession
of more than two firearms is presumed to be trafficking in
firearms. Anyone in unlawful possession of a firearm is liable
to be punished with imprisonment for up to fourteen years and with
whipping with not less than six strokes.-9-
death or hurt, even though no hurt is caused, is to be punished
with death (Section 3). Section 3A adds that where, with intent
to cause death or hurt to any person, a firearm is discharged by a
person at the time of committing or attempting to commit or abetting
the commission of a scheduled offense, each of his accomplices
in the offense present at the scene and who may reasonably be presumed
to have known that the person was carrying or had in his possession
or under his custody or control the firearm shall, notwithstanding
that no hurt is caused by the discharge of the firearm, be
punished with death, unless he proves all reasonable steps were taken
to prevent the discharge.
     Additionally, any person who at the time of his committing
or attempting to commit or abetting the commission of a scheduled
offense has on his person a firearm is to be punished with life
imprisonment and with whipping with not less than six strokes, according
to Section 5. A person trafficking in firearms is to be
punished with death or imprisonment for life and with whipping with
not less than six strokes. Anyone proved to be in unlawful possession
of more than two firearms is presumed to be trafficking in
firearms. Anyone in unlawful possession of a firearm is liable
to be punished with imprisonment for up to fourteen years and with
whipping with not less than six strokes.-10-
     A person consorting with, or found in the company of
another person who is in unlawful possession of a firearm in circumstances
which raise a reasonable presumption that he knew the
other person was in unlawful possession of the firearm, unless he
can prove that he had reasonable grounds for believing that the
other person was not in unlawful possession thereof, may be punished
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and
with whipping with not less than six strokes.
      The crimes listed in the schedule, i.e., the scheduled offenses
referred to above, are extortion, robbery, preventing or resisting
by any person of his own arrest or the arrest of another by
a police officer or any other person lawfully empowered to make the
arrest, escaping from lawful custody, abduction or kidnapping under
Sections 363-367 of the Penal Code and Section 3 of the Kidnapping
Act of 1961, and house-breaking or house-trespass under Sections 454-460
of the Penal Code.
     The Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued
under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, provide
that in a security case relating to any firearm or explosive, it
shall not be necessary to prove that the firearm or explosive was
in a serviceable condition or otherwise capable of being used for
the purpose for which it is designed.-10-
     A person consorting with, or found in the company of
another person who is in unlawful possession of a firearm in circumstances
which raise a reasonable presumption that he knew the
other person was in unlawful possession of the firearm, unless he
can prove that he had reasonable grounds for believing that the
other person was not in unlawful possession thereof, may be punished
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and
with whipping with not less than six strokes.
      The crimes listed in the schedule, i.e., the scheduled offenses
referred to above, are extortion, robbery, preventing or resisting
by any person of his own arrest or the arrest of another by
a police officer or any other person lawfully empowered to make the
arrest, escaping from lawful custody, abduction or kidnapping under
Sections 363-367 of the Penal Code and Section 3 of the Kidnapping
Act of 1961, and house-breaking or house-trespass under Sections 454-460
of the Penal Code.
     The Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued
under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, provide
that in a security case relating to any firearm or explosive, it
shall not be necessary to prove that the firearm or explosive was
in a serviceable condition or otherwise capable of being used for
the purpose for which it is designed.-10-
     A person consorting with, or found in the company of
another person who is in unlawful possession of a firearm in circumstances
which raise a reasonable presumption that he knew the
other person was in unlawful possession of the firearm, unless he
can prove that he had reasonable grounds for believing that the
other person was not in unlawful possession thereof, may be punished
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and
with whipping with not less than six strokes.
      The crimes listed in the schedule, i.e., the scheduled offenses
referred to above, are extortion, robbery, preventing or resisting
by any person of his own arrest or the arrest of another by
a police officer or any other person lawfully empowered to make the
arrest, escaping from lawful custody, abduction or kidnapping under
Sections 363-367 of the Penal Code and Section 3 of the Kidnapping
Act of 1961, and house-breaking or house-trespass under Sections 454-460
of the Penal Code.
     The Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued
under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, provide
that in a security case relating to any firearm or explosive, it
shall not be necessary to prove that the firearm or explosive was
in a serviceable condition or otherwise capable of being used for
the purpose for which it is designed.-10-
     A person consorting with, or found in the company of
another person who is in unlawful possession of a firearm in circumstances
which raise a reasonable presumption that he knew the
other person was in unlawful possession of the firearm, unless he
can prove that he had reasonable grounds for believing that the
other person was not in unlawful possession thereof, may be punished
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and
with whipping with not less than six strokes.
      The crimes listed in the schedule, i.e., the scheduled offenses
referred to above, are extortion, robbery, preventing or resisting
by any person of his own arrest or the arrest of another by
a police officer or any other person lawfully empowered to make the
arrest, escaping from lawful custody, abduction or kidnapping under
Sections 363-367 of the Penal Code and Section 3 of the Kidnapping
Act of 1961, and house-breaking or house-trespass under Sections 454-460
of the Penal Code.
     The Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued
under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, provide
that in a security case relating to any firearm or explosive, it
shall not be necessary to prove that the firearm or explosive was
in a serviceable condition or otherwise capable of being used for
the purpose for which it is designed.-10-
     A person consorting with, or found in the company of
another person who is in unlawful possession of a firearm in circumstances
which raise a reasonable presumption that he knew the
other person was in unlawful possession of the firearm, unless he
can prove that he had reasonable grounds for believing that the
other person was not in unlawful possession thereof, may be punished
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and
with whipping with not less than six strokes.
      The crimes listed in the schedule, i.e., the scheduled offenses
referred to above, are extortion, robbery, preventing or resisting
by any person of his own arrest or the arrest of another by
a police officer or any other person lawfully empowered to make the
arrest, escaping from lawful custody, abduction or kidnapping under
Sections 363-367 of the Penal Code and Section 3 of the Kidnapping
Act of 1961, and house-breaking or house-trespass under Sections 454-460
of the Penal Code.
     The Essential (Security Cases) Regulations of 1975, issued
under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance of 1969, provide
that in a security case relating to any firearm or explosive, it
shall not be necessary to prove that the firearm or explosive was
in a serviceable condition or otherwise capable of being used for
the purpose for which it is designed.                                                                 -11-

     A security case is defined as meaning a case where a
person is charged with a security offense, or a case in respect
of which the Public Prosecutor has furnished a certificate that
the case is a proper one to be dealt with and tried in accordance
with the provisions of these Regulations and the orders made thereunder.
A security offense means an offense specified in the Schedule
or an offense in relation to which the Public Prosecutor has
furnished a certificate as above. The certificate is furnished by
the Public Prosecutor personally where any person is suspected
or accused of or charged with any offense other than an offense
specified in the Schedule. The scheduled offenses are: all offenses
under the Internal Security Act of 1960 and all offenses
under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971.
     It should be noted that the Malaysian Penal Code also
contains sections pertaining to the possession of guns during
the commission of offenses against the public tranquility. Section
144 of the Code states that any person who attends, takes part
in or is found at any unlawful assembly and who has in his possession
at such assembly any firearm or ammunition is liable
to punishment or imprisonment for a term which may extend to two
years, or with fine, or with both. Section 148 provides that
any person who attends, takes part in or is found at any riot                                                                 -11-

     A security case is defined as meaning a case where a
person is charged with a security offense, or a case in respect
of which the Public Prosecutor has furnished a certificate that
the case is a proper one to be dealt with and tried in accordance
with the provisions of these Regulations and the orders made thereunder.
A security offense means an offense specified in the Schedule
or an offense in relation to which the Public Prosecutor has
furnished a certificate as above. The certificate is furnished by
the Public Prosecutor personally where any person is suspected
or accused of or charged with any offense other than an offense
specified in the Schedule. The scheduled offenses are: all offenses
under the Internal Security Act of 1960 and all offenses
under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971.
     It should be noted that the Malaysian Penal Code also
contains sections pertaining to the possession of guns during
the commission of offenses against the public tranquility. Section
144 of the Code states that any person who attends, takes part
in or is found at any unlawful assembly and who has in his possession
at such assembly any firearm or ammunition is liable
to punishment or imprisonment for a term which may extend to two
years, or with fine, or with both. Section 148 provides that
any person who attends, takes part in or is found at any riot                                                                 -11-

     A security case is defined as meaning a case where a
person is charged with a security offense, or a case in respect
of which the Public Prosecutor has furnished a certificate that
the case is a proper one to be dealt with and tried in accordance
with the provisions of these Regulations and the orders made thereunder.
A security offense means an offense specified in the Schedule
or an offense in relation to which the Public Prosecutor has
furnished a certificate as above. The certificate is furnished by
the Public Prosecutor personally where any person is suspected
or accused of or charged with any offense other than an offense
specified in the Schedule. The scheduled offenses are: all offenses
under the Internal Security Act of 1960 and all offenses
under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971.
     It should be noted that the Malaysian Penal Code also
contains sections pertaining to the possession of guns during
the commission of offenses against the public tranquility. Section
144 of the Code states that any person who attends, takes part
in or is found at any unlawful assembly and who has in his possession
at such assembly any firearm or ammunition is liable
to punishment or imprisonment for a term which may extend to two
years, or with fine, or with both. Section 148 provides that
any person who attends, takes part in or is found at any riot                                                                 -11-

     A security case is defined as meaning a case where a
person is charged with a security offense, or a case in respect
of which the Public Prosecutor has furnished a certificate that
the case is a proper one to be dealt with and tried in accordance
with the provisions of these Regulations and the orders made thereunder.
A security offense means an offense specified in the Schedule
or an offense in relation to which the Public Prosecutor has
furnished a certificate as above. The certificate is furnished by
the Public Prosecutor personally where any person is suspected
or accused of or charged with any offense other than an offense
specified in the Schedule. The scheduled offenses are: all offenses
under the Internal Security Act of 1960 and all offenses
under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971.
     It should be noted that the Malaysian Penal Code also
contains sections pertaining to the possession of guns during
the commission of offenses against the public tranquility. Section
144 of the Code states that any person who attends, takes part
in or is found at any unlawful assembly and who has in his possession
at such assembly any firearm or ammunition is liable
to punishment or imprisonment for a term which may extend to two
years, or with fine, or with both. Section 148 provides that
any person who attends, takes part in or is found at any riot                                                                 -11-

     A security case is defined as meaning a case where a
person is charged with a security offense, or a case in respect
of which the Public Prosecutor has furnished a certificate that
the case is a proper one to be dealt with and tried in accordance
with the provisions of these Regulations and the orders made thereunder.
A security offense means an offense specified in the Schedule
or an offense in relation to which the Public Prosecutor has
furnished a certificate as above. The certificate is furnished by
the Public Prosecutor personally where any person is suspected
or accused of or charged with any offense other than an offense
specified in the Schedule. The scheduled offenses are: all offenses
under the Internal Security Act of 1960 and all offenses
under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act of 1971.
     It should be noted that the Malaysian Penal Code also
contains sections pertaining to the possession of guns during
the commission of offenses against the public tranquility. Section
144 of the Code states that any person who attends, takes part
in or is found at any unlawful assembly and who has in his possession
at such assembly any firearm or ammunition is liable
to punishment or imprisonment for a term which may extend to two
years, or with fine, or with both. Section 148 provides that
any person who attends, takes part in or is found at any riot-12-
and who has in his possession at such riot any firearm or ammunition
is punishable with up to five years imprisonment, or with fine, or
with both.
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Prepared by
Mya Saw Shin [*MS*]
Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
February 1976
MSS/vmy  [*mss*]
02/02/76-12-
and who has in his possession at such riot any firearm or ammunition
is punishable with up to five years imprisonment, or with fine, or
with both.
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Prepared by
Mya Saw Shin [*MS*]
Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
February 1976
MSS/vmy  [*mss*]
02/02/76-12-
and who has in his possession at such riot any firearm or ammunition
is punishable with up to five years imprisonment, or with fine, or
with both.
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Prepared by
Mya Saw Shin [*MS*]
Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
February 1976
MSS/vmy  [*mss*]
02/02/76-12-
and who has in his possession at such riot any firearm or ammunition
is punishable with up to five years imprisonment, or with fine, or
with both.
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Prepared by
Mya Saw Shin [*MS*]
Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
February 1976
MSS/vmy  [*mss*]
02/02/76-12-
and who has in his possession at such riot any firearm or ammunition
is punishable with up to five years imprisonment, or with fine, or
with both.
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Prepared by
Mya Saw Shin [*MS*]
Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
February 1976
MSS/vmy  [*mss*]
02/02/76