Attorney General's Chambers of the Federation of Malaysia 

   

The Prosecution Division of the Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia is responsible for exercising the powers of the Public Prosecutor under section 376 of the Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593].  It leads the institution and conduct of prosecutions in the Sessions and Magistrates' Courts and handles criminal trials, appeals, applications and revisions before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court.  The Division also provides legal advice and prosecutorial instructions to law enforcement agencies and assesses investigation papers to determine the sufficiency of evidence for prosecution.

The Prosecution Division comprises seven specialised units:

(a) Pardons Board Unit – Prepares the Attorney General's Written Opinion as required under Article 42(9) of the Federal Constitution.  It coordinates with the State Legal Advisor's Offices and the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department on matters related to Federal and State Pardons Board meetings.

(b) Commercial and Cyber Crime Unit – Examines investigation papers and conducts prosecutions involving commercial and cybercrime cases.  It also advises enforcement agencies such as Bank Negara Malaysia, the Securities Commission, and the Labuan Financial Services Authority.

(c) Serious Crimes Unit – Handles serious general and sexual crime cases by reviewing investigation papers, issuing legal instructions, and conducting prosecutions to ensure justice in complex criminal matters.

(d) General Crimes and Public Order Unit – Focuses on cases under section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.  It issues Consent and Requisition to transfer such cases to the High Court and conducts related hearings.

(e) Sexual Crimes and Domestic Violence Unit – Specialises in the prosecution of sexual crimes and domestic violence.  The unit ensures proper guidance is given for investigations and actively prosecutes such offences to protect vulnerable individuals.

(f) Money Laundering and Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crimes Unit – Manages prosecutions under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.  It conducts court proceedings and reviews representations and investigation papers on cases involving illicit proceeds.

(g) Transnational Crimes Unit – Oversees mutual legal assistance and extradition matters under applicable laws and treaties.  It liaises with foreign counterparts and domestic stakeholders to facilitate international cooperation in criminal matters.

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