Malaysia legislation

Section 113

of Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960

Section 113

Any question concerning the forfeiture of or deductions from the wages of a seaman or apprentice under this Ordinance may be determined in any proceedings lawfully instituted with respect to those wages, notwithstanding that the offence in respect of which the question arises although by this Ordinance made punishable by imprisonment as well as forfeiture, has not been made the subject of any criminal proceeding.

Ascertainment of amount of forfeiture out of wages.