Malaysia legislation
Section 196
of *SYARIAH CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997
Section 196
(2)
Any deposition recorded under subsection (1) may, on the arrest of such person, be given in evidence against him at the trial for the offence with which he is charged, if the deponent is dead or incapable of giving evidence or his attendance could be procured without any amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which under the circumstances of the case would be unreasonable.
Notice to be given of defence of alibi