The penal code (kanun keseksaan)
- Law that codifies most criminal and procedures in Malaysia
The Criminal Procedure Code
-was based on the Indian criminal code .
Section 5 Criminal procedure Code states English law be applied in cases where no specific legislation has been enacted .
Against Properties
- Crimes against property are crimes of theft, where no force or threat of force is directed against an individual .
- Crime in which property is destroyeed
-Crimes in which property is stolen or taken against the owner's will .
Example: Burglary , Larceny , Robbery , Exortion and motor vehicles theft .
Against Public order
-identified as offences against public order which threaten and disturb the standard of living of the public
Against Person
-The terms "crimes against the person" refers to a board arrary of criminal offenses which usually involve bodily harm, the threat of bodily harm or other actions commited against the will of an individual .
Professor Henry M.Hart, Jart , Jr. defines crimes as "conduct which if shown to have taken place will result in the formal and solemn pronouncement of the moral condemnation of the community .
most people find objectionable that thipcally are not subject to stat prosecution and officially punishment .
someone who cheats on his or her spouse generally leave the solution to the individuals involved .
Maintaining Order
resolving disputes
protecting individuals and property
providing for smooth functioning of society
safeguarding civll liberties