(1) This Act may be cited as the National Anthem Act 1968.
(2) This Act applies throughout Malaysia.
Act 808
National Anthem Act 1968 (Revised - 2018)
Akta lagu kebangsaan 1968 (disemak 2018)
An Act relating to the National Anthem of Malaysia.
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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.
(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
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
On all occasions when the National Anthem is sung, the full or Royal version shall be recited.
(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.
(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.
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.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order amend, substitute or vary the Schedule.
Schedule
[Section 2]
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF MALAYSIA
NEGARAKU
Note : 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
(Revised—2018)
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Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).