Criminal Procedure Code Act 593 by Kevin De Rozario | 2026

Criminal Procedure Code Act 593 by Kevin De Rozario | 2026

This authoritative annotated guide provides practical insight into the application of Malaysia’s Criminal Procedure Code. With expert commentary, accessible explanations, and practitioner-focused guidance, it is an essential reference for lawyers, academics, and students.

Table of Contents of Criminal Procedure Code Act 593 by Kevin De Rozario:

Preface

Foreword

About the Authors

Table of cases

Table of Legislation

Preamble 

PART I - PRELIMINARY 

Chapter I

• Short Title
• Interpretation
• Trial of offences under Penal Code and other laws
• Saving of powers of High Court
• Laws of England, when applicable

PART II - PROVISIONS AS TO CRIMINAL COURTS

Chapter II - Criminal Courts In General

• Courts
• Courts to be open
• [Deleted]
• Criminal jurisdiction of magistrates
• [Deleted]

PART III - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter III - Aid And Information To Magistrates And Police And Persons Making Arrests

• Public duty to assist magistrates, justices of the peace and police
• Assistance to persons other than police officers executing warrants
• Public duty to provide information on certain matters
• Police officer's duty to report certain matters

Chapter IV : Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking

Chapter V : Processes To Compel Appearance

Chapter VI : Processes To Compel The Production of Documents And Other Movable Property And For The Discovery Of Persons Wrongfully Confined

PART IV - PREVENTION OF OFFENCES

Chapter VII : Security For Keeping The Peace And For Good Behaviour

Chapter VIII : Unlawful Assemblies

Chapter IX : Public Nuisances

Chapter X : Temprorary Orders In Urgent Cases of Nuisance

Chapter XA : Protection Order In Cases of Stalking

Chapter XI : Disputes As To Immovable Property

Chapter XII : Preventive Action Of The Police

Chapter XIIA : Ancillary Investigative Powers In Relation To Terrorism Offences

PART V : INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE

PART VI : PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS

PART VII : APPEAL & REVISION

PART IX : SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS