Malaysia legislation

Section 4

of NOTARIES PUBLIC ACT 1959

Section 4

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of the powers and functions conferred by subsection (1), a notary public may—

(a)

administer any oath or affirmation in connection with any affidavit or statutory declaration which is executed—

(i)

for the purpose of confirming or proving the due execution of any document;

(ii)

by any master or member of the crew of any vessel in respect of any matter concerning that vessel; or

(iii)

for the purpose of being used in any court or place outside Malaysia, and may take or attest any such affidavit or statutory declaration; and

(b)

have and exercise such other powers and functions as may be prescribed.

Misconduct of notaries public