Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXVII · Sentences and the Carrying Out of IT
290. Medical Officer’s certificate required
Feedback & supportThe punishment of whipping shall not be inflicted unless a
Medical Officer is present and certifies that the offender is in a fit state of health to undergo such punishment.
Medical Officer
“Government Medical Officer” or “Medical Officer” includes a medical practitioner who has been given by the Director General of Health Malaysia, an authorization in writing under section 34C of the Medical Act 1971 to perform functions specified in that section;
If, during the execution of a sentence of whipping, a Medical
Officer certifies that the offender is not in a fit state of health to undergo the remainder of the sentence the whipping shall be finally stopped.
Where whipping is inflicted under section 293 a Medical Officer need not be present, but such whipping shall not be inflicted unless it appears to the Court that the offender is in a fit state of health to undergo the same.
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;