Malaysia legislation

Section 7

of WITNESS PROTECTION ACT 2009

Section 7

(2)

An enforcement agency may, with the written consent of a witness, apply to the Director General that the witness be included in the Programme.

(3)

If a witness is under eighteen years of age, a parent or guardian of the witness may apply on his behalf to be included in the Programme.

(4)

Upon receipt of an application under this section, the

Director General may provide interim protection and assistance to a witness.

Witness to disclose certain matters