Malaysia legislation
Section 38
Section 38
(a)
to retain possession of the books of the affected person; or
(b)
to claim or enforce a lien on the books of the affected person.
(2)
The Special Administrator may give notice to a person and such person shall deliver to the Special Administrator the books so specified in the notice that are in his possession.
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(3)
Subsections (1) and (2) shall not apply in relation to any books—
(a)
to which a secured creditor of the affected person is entitled to possession otherwise than because of a lien; or
(b)
of the affected person impounded by any regulatory body, but the Special Administrator shall be entitled to inspect and make copies of such books.
(4)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both.
Special Administrator’s rights to assets of the affected person