Malaysia legislation

Section 109

of Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960

Section 109

(2)

The fine may be deducted from any wages which the seaman may earn by virtue of his engagement as aforesaid, and shall, subject to any reimbursement of the loss and expenses, if any, occasioned by any desertion previous to the engagement, be paid into the general revenue.

Entry of offences in official log book.