Malaysia legislation

Section 12

of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2012

Section 12

New sections 12a and 12b

The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 12

the following sections:

“Ex-parte application 12a.  An interim protection order sought under section 12

shall be made ex-parte by—

(a)

the applicant;

(b)

the applicant’s counsel; or

(c)

a social welfare officer on behalf of the applicant.

Setting aside an interim protection order 12b.  The person against whom an interim protection order is made may apply to set aside the order within fourteen days from the date the order is served.”.

Substitution of section 14