Malaysia legislation

Section 22

of COURTS OF JUDICATURE ACT 1964

Section 22

Original Jurisdiction

(a)

within its local jurisdiction;

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oard any

(b)

on the high seas on board any ship or aircraft registered at any place in Malaysia;

(c)

by any person who is a citizen or a subject of the Ruler of any State in Malaysia, on the high seas or on any aircraft;

(d)

by any person on the high seas where the offence is piracy by the law of nations.

(2)

The High Court may pass any sentence allowed by law.

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