Federal Constitution NOTES Art. 8 See Art. 12 & 161a(5). Clause (2) The words “descent, place of birth or gender” substituted for “descent or place of birth” by Act A1130, section 3, in force from 28-09-2001. Clause (5)(c) The words “Malay Peninsula” substituted for “Federation” by Act 26/1963, section 70, in force from 16-09-1963. Clause (5)(f) See section 6, Armed Forces Act 1972 [Act 77].