Malaysia legislation

Section 111

of Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960

Section 111

(2)

The desertion shall thereupon, so far as relates to any forfeiture of wages under this

Chapter, be deemed to be proved, unless the seaman or apprentice can produce a proper certificate of discharge, or can otherwise show to the satisfaction of the Court that he had sufficient reasons for leaving his ship.

Application of forfeitures.