Malaysia legislation

Section 125

of *STREET, DRAINAGE AND BUILDING ACT 1974

Section 125

(a)

if the name and address of the person are unknown to him;

(b)

if the person declines to give his name and address; or

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(c)

if there is reason to doubt the accuracy of the name and address, if given.

(2)

A person arrested under this section may be detained until his name and address are correctly ascertained:

Provided that no person so arrested shall be detained longer than is necessary for bringing him before a court unless the order of a court for his detention is obtained.

Saving of prosecutions