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Part II · Access of Foreign Representatives and Foreign Creditors to Courts in Malaysia

9. Right of direct access

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(1)

A foreign representative is entitled to apply directly to the

Court under this Act for the recognition of foreign proceedings or for any relief or assistance provided under this Act.

(2)

A foreign representative may appear in person or may be represented by an advocate for the purposes of any application made under this Act.

(3)

In this section, “advocate” means any person entitled to practice as an advocate or as a solicitor or as an advocate and solicitor under any law in any part of Malaysia.

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Recognition of Foreign Proceedings and Relief

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Cooperation with Foreign Courts and Foreign Representatives

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