Malaysia legislation
Section 18
Section 18
(2)
A declaration made under subsection (1) shall―
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(a)
apply only to such security area as specified in the declaration; and
(b)
cease to have effect upon the expiration of the period specified in subsection (3) or upon the expiration of the period of renewal specified in subsection (4), or in accordance with subsection (6).
(3)
A declaration made under subsection (1) shall, but without prejudice to anything previously done by virtue of the declaration, cease to have effect upon the expiration of six months from the date it comes into force.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsection (3), a declaration in force may be renewed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the Council, from time to time for such period, not exceeding six months at a time, as may be specified in the declaration.
(5)
A declaration made under subsection (1) and a renewal of declaration made under subsection (4) shall be published in such manner as the Prime Minister thinks necessary for bringing it to the notice of the public.
(6)
A declaration made under subsection (1) and the renewal of declaration made under subsection (4) shall be published in the Gazette and laid before both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible after it has been made, and if resolutions are passed by both Houses of
Parliament annulling the declaration, it shall cease to have effect, notwithstanding subsections (3) and (4), but without prejudice to anything previously done by virtue of the declaration.
(7)
Notwithstanding anything in subsection (2), (3), (4) or (6), the
Yang di-Pertuan Agong may, on the advice of the Council, at any time, revoke the declaration.
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Executive order of the Council