Prison Act 1995 · Updated to 12 Dec 2025 · Part III · Officers
24. Assistance of the police in times of emergency
Feedback & support(1)
The Commissioner General may, in an emergency or in the interest of public safety, request the assistance of the Royal Malaysia
Commissioner General
Defined · s 2
“Commissioner General” means the Commissioner General of Prison appointed under subsection 10(1);
Police.
(2)
Police officers deployed under subsection (1) shall be headed by a senior police officer and all such police officers shall be under the control and supervision of the Commissioner General or any other prison officer specially authorized for that purpose.
police officer
Defined · s 2
“police officer” has the meaning assigned thereto under the Police Act 1967;