Malaysia legislation

Section 36F

of Antiquities and Treasure Trove Enactment 1977

Section 36F

If the enforcement officer or police officer in any of the circumstances referred to in section 36E has reasonable grounds to believe that any object, material, book, document or other thing in respect of which an offence under this Enactment or any regulations made under this Enactment has been committed is likely to be found in or on any place, premises, person, vehicle, vessel or conveyance and that by reason of delay in obtaining a warrant under section 36E the object of the search is likely to be frustrated, he may, without warrant, with such assistance and force as is necessary –

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(a)

enter and search that place or those premises;

(b)

stop and search that person, vehicle, vessel or conveyance; and

(c)

seize any object, material, book, document or other thing which may be found and may be evidence of the commission of such offence.

Search of persons.