The Armed Forces Act 1972 (Malay: Akta Angkatan Tentera 1972), is a Malaysian laws which enacted to amend and consolidate the law relating to the establishment, government and discipline of the armed forces of Malaysia.
The Armed Forces Act 1972, in its current form (1 January 2006), consists of 10 Parts containing 217 sections and 2 schedules (including 5 amendments).
Part I: Preliminary
Part II: The Regular Forces of Malaysia
Part III: Commissioning and Appointment of Officers of the Regular Forces
Part IV: Enlistment and Terms of Service for the Regular Forces
Part V: Service Offences and Punishments
Offences in Respect of Military Service
Mutiny and Insubordination
Avoidance of or Failure to Perform Military Duties
Offences Relating to Property
Offences Relating to, and by, Persons in Custody
Navigation and Flying Offences
Offences Relating to Service Tribunals
Miscellaneous Offences
Punishments
Arrest
Summary Disposal of Charges
Courts-Martial: General Provisions
Courts-Martial--Provision relating to trial
Procedure
Confirmation, Revision and Review of Proceedings of Courts-Martial
Review of Summary Findings and Awards
Findings of Insanity
Savings for Functions of Judge Advocate General
Commencement, Suspension and Duration of Sentences
Execution of Sentences of Death, Imprisonment and Detention
Trial of Persons Ceasing to be Subject to Service Law and Time Limits for Trials
Relations between Service Law and Civil Courts and Finality of Trials
Inquiries
Miscellaneous Provisions
Interpretation
Part VI: Pay, Forfeitures and Deductions
Part VII: General Provisions
Powers of Command
Redress of Complaints
Provisions as to Ships under Convoy
Provisions as to Salvage
Provisions relating to Deserters and Absentees without Leave
Offences relating to the Armed Forces punishable by Civil Courts
Provisions as to Evidence
Miscellaneous Provisions
Part VIII: The Regular Forces Reserve
Part IX: The Volunteer Forces of Malaysia
Part X: Application of the Act and Supplemental Provisions
Persons subject to Service Law under this Act
Application of the Act to Particular Forces
Schedules
