Malaysia legislation
Section 14
Section 14
Where an application is made under section 13, the Director
(a)
make such inquiries as he thinks fit as to the means and conditions of the applicant and as to the merits of the case or refer the application to the Director of Social Welfare for a report on the means of the applicant;
(b)
require the applicant to furnish such information and such documents as the Director General may require for the purpose of considering the application;
(c)
require the applicant to attend personally;
(d)
refer the application or any matter arising out of the application to any solicitor whose name is on the appropriate panel maintained pursuant to section 5 to investigate the facts and make a report thereon or to give any opinion thereon or on any question of law arising out of the application;
(e)
take or cause to be taken such steps as may be necessary to conserve the interests of the applicant pending determination of his application;
(f)
defray expenses incidental to any of the foregoing matters out of moneys provided for the purpose.
16 Laws of Malaysia ACT 26
Grant of legal aid certificates