Official Secrets Act 1972
The Official Secrets Act 1972 (Malay: Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1972, abbreviated OSA), is a statute in Malaysia prohibiting the dissemination of information classified as an official secret. The legislation is based on the Official Secrets Act of the United Kingdom. After criticism of the act for lacking clarity, it was amended in 1986.
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Official Secrets Act 1972
The Official Secrets Act 1972 (Malay: Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1972, abbreviated OSA), is a statute in Malaysia prohibiting the dissemination of information classified as an official secret. The legislation is based on the Official Secrets Act of the United Kingdom. After criticism of the act for lacking clarity, it was amended in 1986.
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The Official Secrets Act 1972 ...... arity, it was amended in 1986.
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1st reading
1972-08-08
1972-09-04
2nd reading
1972-08-11
1972-09-05
3rd reading
1972-08-14
1972-09-05
amendments
Bank Simpanan Nasional Act 1974 [Act 146]
Banking Act 1973 [Act 102]
Banking and Borrowing Companies Act 1979 [Act A454]
Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 [Act 372]
Criminal Procedure Act 1976 [Act A324]
Finance Companies Act 1969 [Act 6]
Malaysian Currency Act 1975 [Act 160]
Official Secrets Act 1984 [Act A573]
Official Secrets Act 1986 [Act A660]
Bill
Official Secrets Bill 1972
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date commenced
1972-09-30
date effective
1972-10-01
date passed
1972-08-14
1972-09-05
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An Act to revise and consolidate the law relating to the protection of official secrets.
related legislation
Official Secrets Acts 1911 and 1920 of the United Kingdom
Official Secrets Ordinance 1950 of the States of Malaya [F.M. 15 of 1950]
Official Secrets Ordinance of Sabah [Cap. 90]
Official Secrets Ordinance of Sarawak [Cap. 63]
royal assent
1972-09-26
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Official Secrets Act 1972
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The Official Secrets Act 1972 ...... arity, it was amended in 1986.
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Official Secrets Act 1972
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