Distress Act 1951 (Act 255). Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 1951 (1981) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Land & soil, General Keyword Enforcement/compliance Lease Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Abstract This Act is an Act relating to distress for rent. Full text English Website www.agc.gov.my