Malaysia legislation

Section 26

of IMMIGRATION ACT 1959/63

Section 26

(2)

Every person who arrives by sea or air in Malaysia at any place other than an authorized landing place or airport shall forthwith proceed to and appear before the nearest immigration officer.

(3)

The immigration officer before whom any person appears in accordance with this section shall if he considers that the person

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is prohibited from entering Malaysia under this Act inform the person of his finding and the person shall in accordance with the instructions of the immigration officer forthwith leave and depart from Malaysia.

(4)

Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with this section shall be guilty of an offence against this Act.

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