Malaysia legislation
Section 159
Section 159
Refreshing memory
(2)
The witness may also refer to any such writing made by any other person and read by the witness within the time aforesaid, if, when he read it, he knew it to be correct.
(3)
Whenever the witness may refresh his memory by reference to any document, he may, with the permission of the court, refer to a copy of that document:
Provided the court is satisfied that there is sufficient reason for the non-production of the original.
(4)
An expert may refresh his memory by reference to professional treatises.
Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 159