The Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 () is a Malaysian law which enacted to provide certain penalties relating to the unlawful possession of corrosive and explosive substances and the carrying of offensive weapons.
Structure
The Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, in its current form (1 October 2014), consists of 12 sections and 2 schedules (including 9 amendments), without separate Part. Section 1: Short title and application Section 2: Interpretation Section 3: Possession of corrosive or explosive substance for the purpose of causing hurt Section 4: Using a corrosive or explosive substance or offensive weapon Section 5: Consorting with person carrying corrosive or explosive substance Section 6: Carrying offensive weapons in public weapons Section 7: Offences relating to scheduled weapons Section 8: Consorting with persons carrying offensive weapons in public places Section 9: Power of search and seizure Section 10: Disposal of property Section 11: Presumptions Section 12: Power to amend Schedule Schedules