Malaysia legislation
Section 26
Section 26
Offences
(a)
about the identity or location of a witness, participant or former participant; or
(b)
that compromises the security of such witness, participant or former participant.
Act 696
(2)
A person who is or has been a participant, or a witness who has been considered for recommendation for inclusion in the Programme, shall not disclose—
(a)
the fact that he is or has been a participant or has been considered for recommendation for inclusion in the
Programme;
(b)
information as to the manner in which the Programme operates; or
(c)
information about any officer who is or has been involved in the Programme, unless the person has been authorized in writing by the Director
General to make such disclosure.
(3)
Any person who contravenes—
(a)
paragraph (1)(a) or (b) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty years; or
(b)
paragraph (2)(a), (b) or (c) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.
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