Malaysia — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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StockpilesGun Numbers
Civilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Malaysia is 

2017: 217,0001 2
2016: 98,7483 2
2005: 370,0004
1999: 156,2423 5
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Malaysia is 

2017: 0.686
2016: 0.31
2005: 1.41
1999: 0.7
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Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn Malaysia, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 2,2432
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Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Malaysia, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 70,8762
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Malaysia, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 14,7062
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Malaysia ranked at No. 1167
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Malaysia ranked at No.1807
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersChartThe number of licensed gun owners in Malaysia is reported to be 

2016: 89,7712
1999: 142,0385
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Malaysia is 

2016: 0.296
1999: 0.63
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Malaysia is reported to be 

2017: 142,0381
2016: 89,7712
2005: 142,0384
1999: 142,0385
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Malaysia is 

2017: 0.446
2016: 0.28
2005: 0.54
1999: 0.63
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,8 but in Malaysia there are estimated to be 

2017: 74,9621
2016: 8,9773 2
2005: 61,6673
1999: 14,2043 5
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,8 but in Malaysia the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 

2017: 0.236
2016: 0.03
2005: 0.87
1999: 0.06
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Malaysia are reported to have 428,1709 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Malaysia are reported to have 102,00010 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

4911
74
78
7912
136
105
64
84
110
89
43
57
64
62
64
62
53
50 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.1611
0.24
0.26
0.2612
0.46
0.36
0.22
0.30
0.40
0.33
0.16
0.22
0.25
0.24
0.26
0.26
0.22
0.22
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Malaysia, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

4411
72
76
7312
122
92
61
69
92
77
37
52
56
60
61
59
54
46
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.2811
0.46
0.49
0.4912
0.82
0.63
0.42
0.49
0.66
0.56
0.28
0.39
0.43
0.47
0.49
0.48
0.45
0.39
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Malaysia, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

511
2
2
2
8
4
1
4
0
6
2
5
5
2
1
3
4
3
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.0311
0.01
0.01
0.0112
0.06
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.00
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.04
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual homicides by any means total 

1,26813
1,261
627{Q13355}
602
530
540
1,022 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

4.1013
4.13
2.13{Q13355}
2.07
1.85
1.91
4.41
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, annual male homicides by any means total 

99613
987
953
786
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.3513
6.38
6.64
6.67
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, annual female homicides by any means total 

27313
274
272
236
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.7913
1.82
1.95
2.08
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual firearm homicides total 

111
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2
5
4
20
14
25
30
3814
16
19
17
3
13
26
28
1
4115 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

011
0.01
0.01
0.0212
0.01
0.07
0.05
0.09
0.11
0.14
0.06
0.07
0.07
0.01
0.05
0.11
0.12
0.00
0.1715
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Malaysia, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

7%16
13.4%17
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Malaysia, annual male firearm homicides total 

011
4
2
5
4
20
14
23
30
34
16
19
15
3
13
24
26
1
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

011
0.03
0.01
0.0312
0.03
0.14
0.10
0.16
0.21
0.24
0.12
0.14
0.11
0.02
0.10
0.19
0.22
0.01
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Malaysia, annual female firearm homicides total 

111
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
4
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0111
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0112
0.00
0.03
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.02
0.00
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual suicides by any means total 

1,72613
1,665
1,441
1,230 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.5813
5.46
5.10
5.31
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, annual male suicides by any means total 

1,24913
1,205
1,054
881
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

7.9613
7.79
7.34
7.48
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, annual female suicides by any means total 

47713
460
387
349
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

3.1313
3.06
2.78
3.07
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual firearm suicides total 

211
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0111
0.00
0.00
012
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.014
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Malaysia, annual male firearm suicides total 

211
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0111
0.00
0.00
0.0112
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Malaysia, annual female firearm suicides total 

011
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0011
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

611
4
5
9
7
13
8
30
13
214
1
2
4
2
3
13
12
16
1615 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0211
0.01
0.02
0.0312
0.02
0.04
0.03
0.11
0.05
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.05
0.07
0.0715
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Malaysia, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

611
4
4
9
6
13
8
28
13
2
0
2
3
2
2
12
11
16
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0411
0.03
0.03
0.0612
0.04
0.09
0.05
0.19
0.09
0.01
0
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.10
0.09
0.14
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Malaysia, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

011
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0011
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.0112
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.00
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

4011
66
71
60
119
63
40
16
49
42
20
36
43
57
48
23
13
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.1311
0.21
0.23
0.2012
0.40
0.22
0.14
0.06
0.18
0.15
0.07
0.14
0.17
0.22
0.19
0.09
0.05
0.14
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Malaysia, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

3611
64
70
58
112
59
39
16
49
41
19
31
41
55
48
23
12
30
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.3812
0.74
0.40
0.27
0.11
0.35
0.29
0.14
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Malaysia, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

411
2
1
2
7
4
1
0
0
1
1
5
2
2
0
0
1
3
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0112
0.05
0.03
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.03
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Malaysia, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

412
6
9
2
11
18
7
4 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0112
0.02
0.03
0.01
0.04
0.06
0.03
0.01
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Malaysia, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

412
6
9
2
11
18
6
4
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0312
0.04
0.06
0.01
0.08
0.13
0.04
0.03
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Female Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesIn Malaysia, annual female legal-intervention gun homicides total 

112
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Rate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0112

ProductionGun IndustryCompare
Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Malaysia, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence18 19 20
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Malaysia was ranked 'small'21
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Home-made GunsIn Malaysia, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate22

TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingCompare
Firearm ExportsIn Malaysia, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law23 24 25
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Malaysia is reported by Customs to be US$

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3,646,000
119,000
220,000
3,905,000
98,000
722,000
98,000
1,266,000
680,000
611,000
1,667,000
653,000
3,589,000
605,000
779,000
864,000
1,113,000
1,531,000
1,605,000
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Malaysia was categorized as 'minor'27
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Firearm ImportsIn Malaysia, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law28 29 30 31 24 25
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Malaysia is reported by Customs to be US$

5,543,00032
10,588,000
11,474,000
9,234,000
13,855,000
4,017,000
12,950,000
6,886,000
5,932,000
7,599,000
4,603,000
10,817,000
7,774,000
10,524,000
7,759,000
2,377,000
2,752,000
6,547,000
6,078,000
3,011,000
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Malaysia is moderate5 33 34 35
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Malaysia, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law36
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Malaysia include37 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun RegulationCompare
Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Malaysia is categorised as restrictive38
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Malaysia includes the Arms Act No. 206 of 1960, as amended by the Arms Licensing Regulation of 1961 and the Arms (Manufacture of Arms and Ammunition) Regulations of 1989,39 the Explosives Act of 1957,40 the Customs Act (Prohibition of Import and Export) Orders of 2017,41 42 the Strategic Trade Act of 2010,43 and the Penal Code44
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Malaysia are regulated by the Chief Police Officer45 46
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Malaysia, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law47 48 49
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Malaysia, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms50 16
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Malaysia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited50 16
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Malaysia, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is not prohibited in law49 50
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Malaysia, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is not prohibited in law49 50 16
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Malaysia,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law50 16
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Malaysia, only licensed gun owners51 16 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Malaysia are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, sports-shooting and personal protection46 52
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Malaysia is 18 years, or 16 in exceptional cases50
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Malaysia must pass a background check which considers various53 16 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Malaysia, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required49
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Malaysia does not stipulate49 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Malaysia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required49 54 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Malaysia, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every year46 19
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Licensing RecordsIn Malaysia, authorities maintain a record55 56 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Malaysia are permitted to possess only the number and type of firearms specified on the firearm licence46
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Malaysia are permitted to possess only the quantity of ammunition specified on the firearm licence46
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Malaysia, the law requires46 56 57 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Malaysia, licensed firearm dealers are required58 55 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Malaysia, licensed gun makers are required58 55 18 59 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Malaysia, State agencies are required60 61 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Malaysia, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without licence62
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Malaysia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful19 62
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Malaysia, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined49
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Malaysia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated19 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Malaysia include63 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Malaysia include64 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Malaysia include60 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Malaysia do not include49 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
Carrying Guns
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Malaysia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit51 46 16
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Malaysia, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit51 46 16
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Malaysia, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm65 is up to seven years in prison and/or a fine of up to 10,000 ringgit66 67

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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 200868 by Malaysia.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed, but not yet ratified69 by Malaysia
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has not been signed70 by Malaysia
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Malaysia committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects71
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Malaysia against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 7872 73 74 75 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Malaysia has submitted one or more national reports76 77 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Malaysia, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated77
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Malaysia, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated78
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Malaysia submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent77
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated77 by Malaysia to other UN Member States
UNPoA International Assistance – RecipientFunds for UNPoA implementation have been provided77 to Malaysia by other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Malaysia has not declared79 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Malaysia has been a Member State of the United Nations since 195780
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list81 Malaysia as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,82 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, annual homicides by any means total 

1,26813
1,261
627{Q13355}
602
530
540
1,022 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

4.1013
4.13
2.13{Q13355}
2.07
1.85
1.91
4.41
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, annual male homicides by any means total 

99613
987
953
786
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.3513
6.38
6.64
6.67
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, annual female homicides by any means total 

27313
274
272
236
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.7913
1.82
1.95
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Malaysia, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Malaysia, annual male firearm homicides total 

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Malaysia, annual female firearm homicides total 

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Malaysia, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Malaysia, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedIn Malaysia, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

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Firearm MarkingIn Malaysia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law46 84 20 57 85
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Firearm TracingIn Malaysia, state authorities carry out56 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Malaysia, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are56 recorded in a register
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Malaysia ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Malaysia on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicides

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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Regulation of Handguns

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Law Regulates Long Guns

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

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Gun Owner Background Checks

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

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Firearm Safety Training

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

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Licensing Records

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Limit on Number of Guns

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

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Civilian Gun Registration

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

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State-Owned Firearm Records

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession