Malaysia legislation

Section 29

of EXTRADITION ACT 1992

Section 29

(2)

There shall be furnished with any requisition made under subsection (1) particulars of the fugitive criminal whose return is requested and of the facts upon which and the law under he is accused as well as adequate undertakings to the effect that—

(a)

the fugitive criminal shall be immediately returned to

Malaysia upon completion of his trial in the country concerned; and

(b)

the country concerned shall—

(i)

be responsible for the custody of the fugitive criminal while travelling to and from, and while in, the country concerned; and

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(ii)

take all appropriate and necessary measures to ensure his safe return to Malaysia.

(3)

Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Minister may require the country concerned to give such other undertakings as he may specify.

(4)

Notwithstanding anything in any written law, the Minister, upon being satisfied that the requirements of subsection (2) have been met, may, by order under his hand and seal, authorize that the fugitive criminal be removed from his place of imprisonment and brought before the Sessions Court for an inquiry under section 19.

Fugitive criminal ceases to be liable to serve the sentence in

Malaysia, time spent in custody in connection with issue of temporary surrender warrant