Malaysia legislation

Section 9

of *PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES ACT 1988

Section 9

(a)

any human remains, human tissues or part thereof; or

(b)

any pathogenic organism or substance or part thereof, except in accordance with regulations made under this Act.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence.

(3)

When any person is charged under this section, he shall be presumed to have knowingly imported or exported such human remains, human tissues or part thereof or such pathogenic organism or substance or part thereof until the contrary is proved.

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