Malaysia legislation
Section 19
Section 19
(a)
assisting a victim of domestic violence to file an application for interim protection order regarding the domestic violence;
(b)
providing or arranging transportation for the victim to an alternative residence or a safe place or shelter if such transportation is required;
(c)
providing or arranging transportation for the victim to the nearest hospital or medical facility for treatment of injuries if such treatment is needed;
(d)
explaining to the victim the rights to protection against domestic violence;
(e)
accompanying the victim to the victim’s residence or previous residence to collect personal belongings.
WJW22/0376 Act 521.indd 25 04/08/2023 4:11 PM
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Act 521
(2)
An enforcement officer who is also a police officer shall have the following additional duties:
(a)
exercising the powers of arrest under this Act or any other written law;
(b)
removing or supervising the removal of a person excluded from a shared residence where the court has issued an order under paragraph 6(1)(a);
(c)
informing the victim on the status of the investigations relating to the offence involving domestic violence; and
(d)
informing the victim on the status of application for an interim protection order or a protection order, including the service of the order, and the relevant court dates relating to the application.
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