Malaysia legislation
Section 129
Section 129
(2)
If, in exercising his powers under subsection (1), the master restrains any person on board the ship, he shall notify a Port Officer as soon as possible of such restraint.
Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Amendment)
(3)
The master who fails to comply with subsection (2) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit.
Power to exempt.