NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 (REVISED 2018)

National Anthem LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 808 NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 (Revised—2018) REVISED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF LAW REVISION, MALAYSIA UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE REVISION OF LAWS ACT 1968 2018 1 2 Act 808 Laws of Malaysia NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 Revised up to … … … … 15 October 2018 Date of publication in the Gazette of this revised edition … … … 1 November 2018 Date appointed for coming into operation of this revised edition pursuant to paragraph 6(1)(xxiii) of the Revision of Laws Act 1968 [Act 1] … … … … 1 November 2018 First enacted in 1968 as Act of Parliament No. 20 of 1968 PREVIOUS Revision First Revision … … … 1989 (Act 390 w.e.f. 19 October 1989) National Anthem LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 808 NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Short title and application 2. Interpretation 3. Playing of the full version of the National Anthem 4. Playing of the abridged version 5. Playing of the short version 6. Playing of the National Anthem on special occasions 7. Singing of the National Anthem 8. Mark of respect 9. Arrest without warrant 10. Amendment of Schedule Schedule 3 4 Laws of Malaysia Act 808 5 National Anthem LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 808 NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 An Act relating to the National Anthem of Malaysia. [4 April 1968] Short title and application 1. (1) This Act may be cited as the National Anthem Act 1968. (2) This Act applies throughout Malaysia. Interpretation 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “National Anthem” means the National Anthem of Malaysia being the composition consisting of the words and music specified in the Schedule; “short version” means the short version of the National Anthem specified in the Schedule; “abridged version” means the abridged version of the National Anthem specified in the Schedule. Playing of the full version of the National Anthem 3. (1) The full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played on the following occasions: (a) when a salute is given for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or the Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong while exercising the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or a Ruler 6 Laws of Malaysia Act 808 nominated to exercise the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in accordance with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Exercise of Functions) Act 1957 [Act 373], or when the royal standard is broken to symbolize the presence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong; (b) during official parades or other official ceremonial functions; (c) on all occasions when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is present in person (including broadcasts by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong); (d) when the flag of Malaysia is brought on parades; (e) when regimental colours are presented; and (f) for hoisting of the colours in the Navy. (2) The full or Royal version of the National Anthem may be played in schools for the purpose of teaching pupils to sing the National Anthem. (3) The full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played on any other occasion as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order prescribe. Playing of the abridged version 4. (1) The abridged version shall be played as a salute on all official occasions for— (a) the Raja Permaisuri Agong; and (b) the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak. (2) The abridged version shall be played on any other occasion as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order prescribe. National Anthem 7 Playing of the short version 5. On any official occasion when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or his representative is not present but one of the Rulers of the States is present, the short version shall be played at the conclusion of the occasion immediately after the relevant State anthem has been played. Playing of the National Anthem on special occasions 6. (1) At all official receptions to foreign dignitaries at which the salute is given, the full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played immediately after the anthem of the country of the visiting dignitary has been played. (2) At all official occasions arranged by foreign Missions in Malaysia for celebrating their National Days or other National occasions, the full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played immediately after the anthem of the country of the foreign Mission has been played. Singing of the National Anthem 7. On all occasions when the National Anthem is sung, the full or Royal version shall be recited. Mark of respect 8. (1) Whenever the full or Royal version of the National Anthem is played or sung or whenever the abridged or short version is played, all persons present shall stand to attention as a mark of respect. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply where the National Anthem is played or sung in the course of a broadcast or newsreels as part of such broadcast or newsreels. (3) Any person who knowingly shows disrespect towards the National Anthem in any public place shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month. 8 Laws of Malaysia Act 808 (4) For the purpose of this section— (a) the failure to comply with subsection (1) without good and sufficient cause; and (b) any act or omission which would tend to lower the prestige of the National Anthem in the eyes of the public, shall constitute a show of disrespect. Arrest without warrant 9. A police officer may arrest without warrant any person who contravenes section 8 in the presence of the police officer unless the person gives his name and address and satisfies such officer that he will duly answer any summons or other proceedings that will be taken against him. Amendment of Schedule 10. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order amend, substitute or vary the Schedule. National Anthem Schedule [Section 2] THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF MALAYSIA NEGARAKU 9 10 Note : Laws of Malaysia Act 808 For full or royal version, play from beginning to end For abridged version, play from beginning to B and continue from C to end For short version, play from C to end 11 National Anthem LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 808 NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 (Revised—2018) Particulars under paragraphs 7(ii) and (iii) of the Revision of Laws Act 1968 [Act 1] LIST OF AMENDMENTS Amending law Short title In force from P.U. (A) 230/1993 National Anthem (Modification of Tempo) Order 1993 27-08-1993 P.U. (A) 313/2003 National Anthem (Modification of Tempo) Order 2003 31-08-2003 P.U. (A) 268/2006 National Anthem (Modification of Tempo) Order 2006 14-07-2006 LIST OF LAWS OR PARTS THEREOF SUPERSEDED No. Act 390 Title National Anthem Act 1968 12 Laws of Malaysia Act 808 LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 808 NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 (Revised—2018) LIST OF SECTIONS AMENDED Section Amending authority In force from Schedule P.U. (A) 230/1993 27-08-1993 P.U. (A) 313/2003 31-08-2003 P.U. (A) 268/2006 14-07-2006 13 National Anthem LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 808 NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968 (Revised—2018) LIST OF AMENDMENTS MADE BY THE COMMISSIONER OF LAW REVISION UNDER SECTION 6 OF THE REVISION OF LAWS ACT 1968 [ACT 1] Provision Particulars of amendments Authority for amendment Table of contents Altered paragraph 6(1)(vii) Throughout the Act Words “His Majesty” before the words “Yang di-Pertuan Agong” omitted paragraphs 6(1)(iii) and (xxi) Enacting clause Omitted subparagraph 6(1)(i)(f) section 1 Divided into subsections 1(1) and (2) with consequential alteration made paragraphs 6(1) (xii), (xiii) and (xxiv) section 2 1. Interpretation section arranged according to the National Language text with consequential alterations made subparagraph 6(1)(iv)(a) and paragraph 6(1) (xxiv) 2. Comma inserted after the word paragraph 6(1)(xvi) “Act” 1. Words “His Royal Highness” paragraphs 6(1)(iii) before the words “the Timbalan and (xxi) Yang di-Pertuan Agong” omitted 2. Words “the Yang di-Pertuan paragraph 6(1)(iii) Agong” substituted for “His Majesty” in the end of paragraph (a) paragraph 3(1)(a) paragraph 3(1) Words “the Yang di-Pertuan Agong” paragraph 6(1)(iii) (c) substituted for “His Majesty” in the end of paragraph (c) 14 Act 808 Laws of Malaysia Provision Particulars of amendments Authority for amendment subsection 3(2) Words “thereof” omitted section 4 In the shoulder note words “of the paragraphs 6(1)(iii) National Anthem” omitted and (xxi) paragraph 4(1)(a) 1. Words “Her Majesty” before paragraphs 6(1)(iii) the words “the Raja Permaisuri and (xxi) Agong” omitted 2. Words “and” inserted after paragraph semicolon 6(1)(xxiv) 1. Words “Their Excellencies” before paragraphs 6(1)(iii) the words “Yang di-Pertua Negeri” and (xxi) omitted 2. Words “Yang di-Pertua Negeri of” paragraph 6(1)(xxi) substituted for “Yang di-PertuaYang di-Pertua Negeri of” paragraph 4(1)(b) paragraphs 6(1)(iii) and (xxi) subsection 4(2) Words “of the National Anthem” omitted section 5 1. In the shoulder note words “of paragraphs 6(1)(iii) the National Anthem” omitted and (xxi) 2. Words “Their Royal Highnesses” before the words “the Rulers of the State” omitted 3. Words “State anthem” substituted paragraph 6(1)(xv) for “State Anthem” 1. In the shoulder note, word “the” paragraph 6(1)(xv) inserted before the word “National Anthem” 2. Words “anthem of the country” paragraph 6(1)(xv) substituted for “Anthem of the country” wherever it appears section 6 paragraphs 6(1)(iii) and (xxi) paragraphs 6(1)(iii) and (xxi) section 7 Comma inserted after the word “sung” paragraph 6(1)(xvi) subsection 8(1) 1. Divided into subsection 8(1) and paragraphs (2) with consequential alterations 6(1)(xii), (xiii) and made (xxiv) 2. Words “the full or Royal version paragraph of the” inserted after the words 6(1)(xxiv) “Whenever the” 15 National Anthem Provision Particulars of amendments subsection 8(2) Authority for amendment 3. Words “newsreels” substituted paragraph 6(1)(iii) for “news-reels” 1. Renumbered as subsection 8(3) 2. Words “any public place shall, paragraph 6(1)(iii) on conviction,” substituted for and subparagraph “any public place shall” 6(1)(iv)(a) paragraph 6(1)(xii) subsection 8(3) R e n u m b e r e d a n d d i v i d e d i n t o paragraphs paragraphs 8(4)(a) and (b) with 6(1)(xii), (xiii) and consequential alterations made (xxiv) section 9 Words “A police officer may arrest paragraphs without warrant any person who 6(1)(xiii) and (xxiv) contravenes section 8 in the presence of the police officer unless the person” substituted for “Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his sight against section 8 unless such” Schedule Words “THE NATIONAL ANTHEM paragraph 6(1) OF MALAYSIA” substituted for (xxiv) “FULL OR ROYAL VERSION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF MALAYSIA” Hakcipta Pencetak H PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BERHAD Semua Hak Terpelihara. 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