Malaysia legislation
Section 19
Section 19
The Minister may, during any period in which a proclamation under section 3 is in force in respect of any area in Malaysia, if he is satisfied that it is expedient in the public interest so to do, from time to time, notwithstanding that licences or permits may have been issued under any written law in respect of such arms, by order, prohibit the use, possession or custody of arms in any part of Malaysia for such period as may be specified in such order; and may at the same time give directions-
(a)
for the taking into custody of arms;
for the cancellation or suspension of licences or permits for arms for the period specified in the order;
(c)
for the giving of notice of the order to any person who in his opinion, ought to have notice of it;
(d)
generally for the carrying into effect of the order.
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