Betting Act 1953
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CitationAct 495
Territorial extentThroughout Malaysia
Enacted1953 (Ord. No. 47 of 1953)
Revised: 1992 (Act 495 w.e.f. 15 October 1992)
Revised: 1992 (Act 495 w.e.f. 15 October 1992)
Effective[Peninsular Malaysia—15 October 1953;
Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan—15 April 1992, P.U. (B) 164/1992, P.U. (B) 165/1992]
Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan—15 April 1992, P.U. (B) 164/1992, P.U. (B) 165/1992]
| Betting Act 1953 | |
|---|---|
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| Citation | Act 495 |
| Territorial extent | Throughout Malaysia |
| Enacted | 1953 (Ord. No. 47 of 1953) Revised: 1992 (Act 495 w.e.f. 15 October 1992) |
| Effective | [Peninsular Malaysia—15 October 1953; Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan—15 April 1992, P.U. (B) 164/1992, P.U. (B) 165/1992] |
| Amended by | |
| Federal Constitution (Modification of Laws) (Ordinance and Proclamations) Order 1958 [L.N. 332/1958] Banishment Ordinance 1959 [Ord. 11/1959] | |
| Related legislation | |
| Racing (Totalizator Board) Act 1961 [Act 494] | |
| Status: In force | |
The Betting Act 1953 (Malay: Akta Pertaruhan 1953), is a Malaysian law enacted to suppress betting houses and betting in public places.
