Malaysia legislation

Section 40

of MALAYSIAN SPACE BOARD ACT 2022

Section 40

(2)

Any citizen of Malaysia, permanent resident or body corporate incorporated, established or registered in Malaysia who is an owner of a space object shall indemnify the Government against any claim and proceedings brought against the Government in respect of any damage resulting from the launch of his or its space object from a launch facility outside Malaysia.

(3)

Any citizen of Malaysia, permanent resident or body corporate incorporated, established or registered in Malaysia who is an owner of a space object shall indemnify the Government against any claim and proceedings brought against the Government in respect of any damage resulting from the operation of his or its space object which has been launched into the earth orbit or beyond.

(4)

Any indemnity due and payable under subsections (1),

(2)

and (3) may be recovered as a civil debt due to the Government.