Malaysia legislation
Section 43
of ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND ANTI-SMUGGLING OF MIGRANTS ACT 2007
Section 43
(1a)
(Deleted by Act A1644).
(2)
The Protection Officer shall—
(a)
have control over and responsibility for the care and protection of the trafficked person at the place of refuge;
(b)
carry out an enquiry and cause to be prepared a report of the trafficked person as required under this Act;
(c)
have the power to supervise the trafficked person upon order by the Magistrate or direction by the Minister;
and
(d)
have such other powers, duties and functions as the
Minister may prescribe.
Taking a person into temporary custody