International Transfer of Prisoners Act 2012 · Updated to 26 Dec 2012 · Part III · Transfer from Malaysia
9. Application for transfer from Malaysia
Feedback & supportAn application for transfer of a prisoner from Malaysia may be made—
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;
by the Minister to the appropriate authority of the prescribed foreign State; or
by the appropriate authority of the prescribed foreign
State to the Minister.
The application for transfer under subsection (1) shall be made in writing.
Every application for transfer under this section shall be accompanied by—
such documents as may be agreed by Malaysia and the prescribed foreign State for that purpose; and
any other documents or information which may be considered relevant to the application and that may appropriately be provided.
The Minister may notify the prisoner or the prisoner’s representative of the arrangement for transfer.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for prisons and prisoners;