Malaysia legislation
Section 47
Section 47
If any person—
(a)
enters Malaysia from any vessel or aircraft contrary to this Act; or
(b)
disembarks from any vessel or aircraft on which he has been re-embarked or to which he has been returned under section 19, 20 or 24, the master or captain and the owner, charterer and agent thereof shall be jointly and severally liable for all expenses incurred by the Government in respect of the detention and maintenance of that person and his removal from Malaysia and such expenses shall be recoverable as a debt due to Government from the master or captain and the owner, charterer and agent of the vessel or aircraft jointly and severally.
Immigration 39
Obligation to afford free passage