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The Report of the Third Committee indicates that several countries introduced a draft declaration on the elimination of discrimination of against women for consideration by the General Assembly. In support of the draft resolution, it was pointed out that despite the efforts which have been made by the United Nations, such discrimination against women still exists.
The Act requires creditors to fully disclose all costs related to a credit transaction to enable the public to know the true cost of a credit.
Resolution No. 1721 was passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1961. UNGA Resolution 1721 urged UN Member States and appropriate specialized agencies the early and comprehensive study of measures to "advance the state of atmospheric science and technology so as to provide greater knowledge of basis physical forces affecting climate and the possibility of large-scale weather modification."
The Act declares the Government's policy to prevent certain acts of public officers and private persons which constitute graft or corrupt practices or which may lead thereto, in line with the principle that a public office is a public trust. It defines the prohibited acts relating to graft and corruption.
The Act established measures to ensure equal opportunities and treatment in employment for persons with disabilities.
The Act established the regulatory framework for the protection of trademarks.
The racial desegregation of schools was sought to be suspended for 30 months due to the disorder and violence that resulted from its initial implementation. The court said that it is constitutionally impermissible to maintain law and order by depriving Black students of their equal rights under the law. It also said that local customs, however hardened by time, are not decreed in heaven and will gradually yield.
The fundamental law defines Malaysia as a Federation consisting of the States of Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor and Trengganu. The constitution also recognizes the fundamental liberties including the right to life.
The Act governs the regulation and licensing of the business of banking. It contains provisions on the entities authorized to engage in the business of banking, as well as minimum amounts for authorized, subscribed and paid up capital, among others. It provides certain punishable offenses and grants powers of investigation, search and seizure in relation to these offenses.
The Act penalizes unlawful possession of corrosive and explosive substances and the carrying of offensive and scheduled weapons.