Malaysia legislation

Section 16

of *LEGAL AID ACT 1971

Section 16

(a)

he is satisfied that the applicant has reasonable grounds for taking, defending, continuing or being a party thereto; and

(b)

he is satisfied that the applicant fulfills the criteria and means tests as prescribed by the Minister.

(2)

Any person to whom a legal aid certificate is granted under this section may be required to pay to the Director General a contribution in respect of the sums payable on his account.

Grant of legal aid certificate where Director General authorized by Minister to give legal aid