Even though both parties are of legal age (over 18), these age differences are still questionable due to the power imbalance they create within the relationship. These types of relationships are subject to manipulation, coercion, abuse and violence. The legal driving age is sixteen (16) years for motorcycles as defined in section 39 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987; seventeen (17) for motor vehicles as defined in section 39(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987; and twenty-one (21) for heavy tractors, light tractors, heavy commercial mobile machinery, light mobile machinery, heavy motor vehicles or public service vehicles travelling on a road within the meaning of section 39(3) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Newspapers and magazines – Local English-language newspapers include the New Straits Times, The Star, The Sun and The Edge and are sold in hotel lobbies and newsstands. International newspapers such as the International Herald Tribune and the Asian Wall Street Journal are also widely distributed. In KL`s local magazines, Time Out has good lists and local information about “what`s going on”. Legal aid – If you encounter legal problems in Malaysia, you should immediately inform your home embassy. They won`t be able to change local laws to help you file on your behalf or offer legal advice, but they can help you contact family and suggest names of local legal representatives. Note that drug trafficking is punishable by mandatory death and conviction for certain other violent crimes may result in corporal punishment. Some aspects of Sharia (Islamic) have been included in the law books of some states. According to the law, the age of majority is 18 years, so less than 18 years is considered a minor. The age of majority should not coincide with other types of age (e.g.

voting age, marriageable age, age of consent, legal working age, school-leaving age, legal driving age, smoking age, legal drinking age, criminal responsibility age, political candidacy age, etc.). Because different age groups are defined for these age groups. However, this does not mean that teenagers over the age of 16 can have sex! According to the Child Sexual Offences Act 2017, which states that any sexual behaviour with a minor or a child under the age of 18 is unlawful and constitutes a sexual offence. Also, there are no exceptions for minors in Malaysia, so even if both parties are minors, it is still considered legal rape, albeit rarely. The statutory age for admission to employment varies under section 2 of the Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966. Section 2 § 2A of the Employment of Children and Young Persons Act 1966 provides that the age for admission to light work (employment involving light work equivalent to one`s capacity in an undertaking pursued by one`s family) shall not be less than thirteen (13) years. Alcohol is sold in pubs and supermarkets in all major cities and in food stores. If you`re traveling to a smaller island, your resort may have a limited selection of alcohol, so you may want to bring your own. In Terengganu and Kelantan, alcohol is strictly limited to a handful of Chinese restaurants.

Pubs and other nightclubs are expected to officially close nationwide at 1am, but there are places in KL that remain open later. The legal age to buy and consume alcohol is 18, but foreigners are rarely checked. Section 4 of the Wills Act 1959 provides that no will of a person under the age of majority is valid. Of course, any will of a person under the age of eighteen (18) is invalid and has no legal purpose. Although the legal system has an age limit, it is a fact that relationships with large age differences with almost adult minors or even young adults could be a red flag signaling child custody. Embassies and consulates – Most embassies are located in Kuala Lumpur. Contacts with major embassies in Malaysia include: Australian High Commission, 6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur (tel. 03/2146-5555; www.australia.org.my); British High Commission, 185 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur (tel.

03/2170-2200; www.ukinmalaysia.fco.gov.uk); High Commission of Canada, 17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur (tel. 03/2718-3333; www.canadainternational.gc.ca); High Commission of New Zealand, Level 21, Menara IMC, 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur (tel. 03/2078-2533; www.nzembassy.com/malaysia); and the U.S. Embassy, 376 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur (tel. 03/2168-5000; www.malaysia.usembassy.gov). However, when it comes to large age differences between minors and young adults, we should not normalize them just because “it`s legal.” Legality is not a basis for moral behavior and exposes minors to dangerous predators. The cabinet had already decided to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. However, the current government would still need to win a two-thirds majority in parliament before constitutional amendments could be made for it to come into force.

If that happens, we`ll update it here. Although persons under the age of majority do not have the legal capacity to enter into contracts, the Contracts (Amendment) Act 1976 removed this requirement in respect of stock exchange contracts. However, the age of majority should not be confused with other legal age groups such as the age of criminal responsibility, the age of consent, the voting age, the legal age to run for the House of Representatives, the legal working age, the legal drinking age, the legal driving age, and the legal smoking age. Malaysia Hotel News (www.malaysiahotelnews.blogspot.com) is a blog that covers all aspects of tourism in Malaysia, from government policy to hotel openings and special events. It is a very comprehensive source of what is happening in the industry, with valuable information for tourism professionals and travelers. The legal age of marriage has been a controversial issue in recent times. For non-Muslims throughout Malaysia, if your parents give you permission, the legal age of marriage is 18 for both men and women. However, the age of women can be lowered to 16 if the Chief Minister grants you a licence. If your parents do not give permission, you will both have to wait until the age of 21 to marry – Section 12 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976. “So what is the effect of a contract entered into by a minor? The Privy Council, in an appeal brought by India in Mohori Bibee v Dhurmodas Ghose (1903) 30 Cal 539, held that the effect of sections 10 and 11 of the Indian Contracts Act (in pari materia with our ss. 10 and 11 of the Contracts Act 1950) provides that a contract entered into by a person who has not reached the age of majority is voidable but void.

Federal Court in Leha Jusoh v. Awang Johari Hashim [1977] 1 SNA 59; [1978] MLJ 202 followed the decision of the Privy Council and held that the court could not enforce a minor`s agreement because it was void from the outset. Visitor Information – Tourism Malaysia (www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my) provides excellent information, including websites, brochures, brochures and other information that are updated regularly. In Malaysia, each state or tourist destination has its own tourism board, which maintains a website and local tourist information offices. They are also good sources of information, as they have more up-to-date knowledge on the ground. For each destination, I provided websites, telephone contacts, and information desk locations. Addressing child marriage requires the support of parents, teachers, young people, policymakers, legislators, and religious and community leaders. The National Strategic Plan to Address the Root Causes of Child Marriage, developed by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, provides the framework to end child marriage by addressing low household incomes and poverty, lack of access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, lack of access to education and low school attendance, underlying social norms, gaps in the legal framework and data on child marriage. In Malaysia, the Children`s Act 2001 defines a “child” as “a person under the age of 18 years”, and the Age of Majority Act 1971 assumes that every person in Malaysia is of legal age at the age of 18.