Malaysia legislation
Section 18
of Housing Developers (Control And Licensing) Ordinance, 1993
Section 18
(2)
The Controller, an Inspector or any police officer making a search of a person under subsection (1) may seize, detain, or take possession of any property, book or other documents, or article, found upon such person for the purpose of the investigation being carried out by him.
(3)
No female person shall be searched under this section except by another female person and with strict regard for decency.
Obstruction to exercise of powers by the Controller, an Inspector or police officer