Preamble
Preamble of the Act provides the following considerations: • WHEREAS action which is prejudicial to public order in Malaysia has been taken and further similar action is being threatened by a substantial body of persons both inside and outside Malaysia; • AND WHEREAS Parliament considers it necessary to stop such action; ==Structure==
Structure
The Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985, in its current form (1 January 2006), consists of 2 Parts containing 25 sections and no schedule (including 4 amendments). • Part I: Preliminary • Part II: Powers of Preventive Detention ==References==