Laws of Malaysia: Act 574
Penal Code Section 379A
Punishment for theft of a motor vehicle
379A. (1) Whoever commits theft of a motor vehicle or any component part of a motor vehicle shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
(2) In this section—
“component part”, in relation to a motor vehicle, includes any tyre, accessory or equipment;
“motor vehicle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads, and includes a trailer drawn by a motor vehicle.
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