Malaysia legislation
Section 6
Section 6
Release of person remanded in custody
(a)
shall direct his release if there is produced to the Sessions
Court Judge a statement in writing signed by a police officer not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent stating that it is not intended to continue with an inquiry into the case of that person under section 10; or
(b)
in any other case, on the application of a police officer, may direct his release subject to—
(i)
the execution by the person of a bond, with or without sureties, for his due appearance at such place or places and at such time or times and within such period not exceeding fifty-nine days as the Sessions Court Judge may direct; or
(ii)
the supervision of the police for such period not exceeding fifty-nine days as the Sessions Court
Judge may direct.
(2)
If a person is released under paragraph (1)(b), an electronic monitoring device shall be attached on the person in accordance with subsections (3) and (4).
Act 769
(3)
If the police officer intends to release the person under paragraph (1)(b) and attach an electronic monitoring device on the person upon his release, he shall submit a report to the
Public Prosecutor before the application under paragraph (1)(b)
is made.
(4)
Upon receipt of the report under subsection (3), the Public
Prosecutor may apply to the Sessions Court Judge for the person to be attached with an electronic monitoring device in accordance with section 7 for the period of his release as allowed under paragraph (1)(b).
Special procedures relating to electronic monitoring device