Malaysia legislation

Section 6

of SECURITY OFFENCES (SPECIAL MEASURES) (AMENDMENT) ACT 2015

Section 6

The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 18

the following sections:

“Statement by accused 18a.  Any statement by an accused whether orally or in writing to any person at any time shall be admissible in evidence.

Communications during marriage 18b.  (1)  A person who is or has been married shall be compelled to disclose any communication made to him during marriage by any person to whom he is or has been married.

(2)

Such person shall be permitted to disclose any such communication notwithstanding that the person who made it does not consent.”.

Security Offences (Special Measures) (Amendment)

5

Substitution of section 20

Section 6 — AKTA KESALAHAN KESELAMATAN (LANGKAH-LANGKAH KHAS) (PINDAAN) 2015