Malaysia legislation

Section 16

of *VETERINARY SURGEONS ACT 1974

Section 16

Restriction of registration

(a)

at any time been found guilty of an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude or an offence punishable with imprisonment (whether in itself only or in

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addition to or in lieu of a fine) for a term of two or more years; or

(b)

after due inquiry by the Council, been found by it to have been guilty of infamous conduct in any professional respect or to be otherwise not of good fame and character, the Council may direct the Registrar not to enter the name of such person upon the Register.

(2)

The Registrar shall forthwith give the person concerned notice in writing of such direction by the Council not to enter such person’s name upon the Register.

(3)

In any inquiry under paragraph (1)(b), the applicant shall be entitled to appear before the Council and be heard personally or by his advocate and solicitor.

Annual practising certificate