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Section 14

Any person who ―

of Legislative Assembly Privileges Immunities And Powers Enactment 1963

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Section 14

(a)

having been called upon to give evidence before the Assembly or an authorised committee refuses to be sworn or make an affirmation; or

(b)

being a witness before the Assembly or a committee prevaricates or otherwise misconducts himself; or

(c)

causes an obstruction or disturbance within the precincts of the Assembly while the Assembly or a committee is sitting; or

(d)

shows disrespect in speech or manner towards the Speaker or the chairman of a committee; or

(e)

commits any other act of intentional disrespect to or with reference to the proceedings of the Assembly or of a committee or to any person presiding at such proceedings, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for six months and a fine of one thousand ringgit.

Member not to vote, etc., on matter in which he has pecuniary interest.