Which specific overseas offences will Act 792 now cover?

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Act 792 Amendment Bill to Cover Specific Overseas Child Sexual Offences

The amendment to Malaysia's Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) will extend its application to specific sexual offences against children committed outside the country, provided certain conditions relating to Malaysian ties are met. The Bill, which was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat, aims to broaden the Act's extra-territorial reach to encompass these offences.
Offences Involving Malaysian Child Victims

The amended Act will be applicable to offences committed outside Malaysia if the child victim is a Malaysian citizen or a permanent resident. This provision ensures that Malaysian children, regardless of their location at the time of the offence, are afforded protection under the Act.
Offences Committed by Malaysian Citizens or Residents Abroad

Furthermore, the amendment stipulates that the Act will also cover sexual offences against children committed overseas by individuals who are Malaysian citizens or permanent residents. This addresses situations where Malaysian nationals or residents perpetrate such offences while abroad.
Expanded Extra-Territorial Application

The proposed substitution of Section 3 of Act 792 seeks a significant expansion of its extra-territorial application. It will cover offences specified within the Schedule of Act 792 that involve a child victim and occur outside Malaysia. This extension applies when the perpetrator is a permanent resident or has habitual residence in Malaysia, or when the perpetrator commits an offence against a child who is a Malaysian citizen, a permanent resident, or a habitual resident in Malaysia.

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