Malaysia legislation
Section 13
of MEMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (PENSIONS AND GRATUITIES) ACT 1971
Section 13
Where a person was a Member on 1st January, 1970 any period (continuous or otherwise) prior to that date but not earlier than 31st August, 1957 may be taken into account for the purpose of calculating the length of his reckonable service.