Malaysia legislation

Section 7

of COUNSELLORS ACT 1998

Section 7

Revocation of appointment

The Minister shall revoke the appointment of a member of the

(a)

if his conduct, whether in connection with his duties as a member of the Council or otherwise, has been such as to bring discredit on the Council;

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(b)

if there has been proved against him, or he has been convicted on, a charge in respect of—

(i)

an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude;

(ii)

an offence under a law relating to corruption;

(iii)

an offence under this Act; or

(iv)

any other offence punishable with imprisonment for more than two years in itself only or in addition to or in lieu of a fine;

(c)

if he becomes a bankrupt; or

(d)

if he becomes of unsound mind or is otherwise incapable of discharging his duties.

Cessation of membership