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National Anthem Act 1968 s 3

National Anthem Act 1968 s 3

s 3 Playing of the full version of the National Anthem

(1) The full or Royal version of the National Anthem shall be played on the following occasions: (a) when a salute is given for His Majesty the Yang di- Pertuan Agong, or His Royal Highness the Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong while exercising the functions of Laws of Malaysia ACT 390 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 His Majesty; (b) during official parades or other official ceremonial functions; (c) on all occasions when His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is present in person (including broadcasts by His Majesty); (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 thereof 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.

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Find Act 390 on lom.agc.gov.my ↗

Text as at 1 January 2006 (LOM reprint); amendments made after that date may not be incorporated.

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).

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