Evidence Act 1950 Act 56 (As at 15 December 2025)

The Evidence Act 1950 (Act 56) serves as the primary legislation governing the law of evidence in Malaysia and applies to all judicial proceedings in Malaysian courts. It was enacted to determine which facts can be proven, the manner in which evidence should be presented, and the legal effect of such evidence. The Act provides detailed provisions on the relevancy of facts, oral and documentary evidence, the burden and standard of proof, presumptions, estoppel, as well as the qualifications and examination of witnesses. Structured into three main Parts—Relevancy, Proof, and Production and Effect of Evidence—it has been amended over time to incorporate modern developments.