Malaysia legislation
Section 11
Section 11
(a)
a person who is carrying on an activity as a producer in the geographical area specified in the application with respect to the goods specified in the application, and includes a group or groups of such person;
(b)
a competent authority; or
(c)
a trade organization or association.
(1A)
An applicant may file an application for registration of a geographical indication personally or through an agent.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1A), where an applicant does not reside or carry on business in Malaysia, he shall appoint an agent to act on his behalf.
Agent