Malaysia legislation
Section 42
Section 42
Obligation of secrecy
(a)
no member of the Commission, officer of the Commission, consultant or member of Task Force whether during or after his tenure of office or employment, shall disclose any information obtained by him in the course of his duties; and
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(b)
no other person who has by any means access to any information or documents relating to the affairs of the
Commission shall disclose such information or document.
(2)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
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