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Penal Code · Updated to 4 Jul 2023 · Chapter X · Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
179. Refusing to answer a public servant authorized to question
Feedback & supportWhoever, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant, in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to two thousand ringgit or with both.