International Transfer of Prisoners Act 2012 · Updated to 26 Dec 2012 · Part IV · Transfer to Malaysia
12. Warrant for transfer to Malaysia
Feedback & supportThe Minister may, if a prisoner is eligible for transfer under section 6 and the transfer conditions under section 7 are fulfilled, issue a warrant for transfer in the form as prescribed by the Minister authorizing the transfer of the prisoner from the prescribed foreign State to Malaysia.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for prisons and prisoners;
A warrant for transfer to Malaysia authorizes the transfer of the prisoner from the prescribed foreign State to Malaysia to continue serving the sentence of imprisonment or the order of confinement in a prison in accordance with the treaty or other agreement between Malaysia and the prescribed foreign State.
prisoner
“prisoner” means a person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment or under confinement in a prison pursuant to an order made upon a finding of guilt, including— (a) a prisoner released on parole; and (b) such person under the age of eighteen years;
If the prisoner has been released on parole, the warrant for transfer to Malaysia shall specify any procedure for such transfer that has been agreed upon with the prescribed foreign State and the necessary authorizations and directions.
prescribed foreign State
“prescribed foreign State” means a foreign State declared by the Minister, by an order made under section 4, as a prescribed foreign State;
The Commissioner General of Prison shall have the authority to confine such prisoner in prison for the period specified in the warrant for transfer to Malaysia.
Commissioner General of Prison
“Commissioner General of Prison” means the Commissioner General of Prison appointed under subsection 10(1) of the Prison Act 1995;