Malaysia legislation

Section 12

of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 1994

Section 12

An interim protection order may be sought pending investigations by the police following an information relating to the commission of an offence involving domestic violence.

Ex parte application for interim protection order 12a.  An interim protection order sought under section 12 shall be made ex parte by—

(a)

the victim;

(b)

the victim’s counsel; or

(c)

a social welfare officer on behalf of the victim.

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Act 521

Setting aside an interim protection order 12b.  The person against whom an interim protection order is made may apply to set aside the order within fourteen days from the date the order is served.

When protection order may be sought