Section 3

Every proclamation made under subsection (1) shall apply only to such area as is therein specified and shall remain in force until it is revoked by the Minister or ceases to have effect in accordance with subsection (3).

Every proclamation made under subsection (1) shall, but without prejudice to anything previously done by virtue thereof, cease to have effect upon the expiration of one month from the date upon which it was made:

Provided that a proclamation in force may be renewed by declaration of the Minister from time to time for such period, not exceeding one month at a time, as may be specified in the declaration.

A proclamation made under subsection (1) and a declaration of renewal made under subsection (3) shall be published in such manner as the Minister thinks necessary for bringing it to the notice of all persons who in his opinion ought to have notice thereof and shall have effect as soon as the notice has been given, without publication in the Gazette.

A copy of every proclamation made under subsection (1) and of every declaration of renewal made under subsection (3) shall be published in the Gazette and laid before Parliament as soon as possible after it has been made and if resolutions are passed by both Houses of Parliament annulling the proclamation or declaration, it shall cease to have effect, notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3), but without prejudice to anything previously done by virtue thereof.

The Minister may from time to time by writing under his hand delegate to the Menteri Besar or Chief Minister of a State the exercise within the State of the powers conferred upon the Minister by this section subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed by the Minister.

No delegation of any power under subsection (6) shall affect the exercise of the power by the Minister.