Section 5

Any oath or affidavit required for the purpose of any court or matter in Peninsular Malaysia, or for the purpose of the registration of any instrument in any part of Peninsular Malaysia, may be taken or made in any place out of Peninsular Malaysia before any person having authority to administer an oath in that place:

Provided that, subject to section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular

Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act 1959 [Act 348], this section shall not apply to any oath required to be taken for the purposes of the

Constitution.