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Section 8J: Replacement of transferable document or instrument

Electronic Transactions Act · PART IIA: ELECTRONIC TRANSFERABLE RECORDS

This section is inserted by Act No 5 of 2026, section 6.

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8J. Replacement of transferable document or instrument with electronic transferable record (1) A transferable document or instrument may be replaced by an electronic transferable record if a reliable method for the change of medium is used. (2) For the change of medium to take effect, a statement indicating the change shall be inserted in the electronic transferable record. (3) Upon issuance of the electronic transferable record, the paper document or instrument shall be inoperative.

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