Malaysia legislation
Section 222
Section 222
List of books, documents, etc., seized
(a)
shall prepare—
(i)
a list of the book, accounts, documents, computerized data, signboard, card, letter, pamphlet, leaflet, notice, equipment, motor vehicle, instrument or matter seized and shall sign the list; and
(ii)
a written notice of the seizure containing the grounds for the seizure and shall sign the notice; and
(b)
shall as soon as practicable serve a copy of the list of the book, accounts, documents, computerized data, signboard, card, letter, pamphlet, leaflet, notice, equipment, motor vehicle, instrument or matter seized and the written notice of the seizure to the occupier of the premises which have been searched, or to his agent or servant at those premises.
(2)
The written notice of the seizure shall not be required to be served in pursuance of paragraph (1)(b) where the seizure is made in the presence of the person against whom proceedings under this Act are intended to be taken, or in the presence of the owner of such property or his agent, as the case may be.
(3)
If the premises are unoccupied, the land public transport officer or road transport officer shall post a copy of the list of the book, accounts, documents, computerized data, signboard, card, letter, pamphlet, leaflet, notice, equipment, motor vehicle, instrument or matter seized conspicuously on the premises.
Release of books, documents, etc., seized