Malaysia is considering the introduction of a new legislation, the Mental Capacity Act, which would allow individuals to make advance arrangements for the management of their affairs in the event of mental incapacity. Currently, under the Mental Health Act 2001, the courts can only establish a committee to manage the affairs of a person once they are already mentally incapacitated. The proposed Mental Capacity Act aims to address this limitation by allowing for advance planning before mental incapacity occurs. (Source: MalayMail / 1 September 2024)