Malaysia legislation
Section 31
Section 31
(a)
may, being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds requiring the presence of a prisoner at any place in
Malaysia; or
(b)
shall, where the presence of a prisoner is required for the purpose of any public inquiry, by order in writing, direct that the prisoner be taken to that place.
(2)
A prisoner taken from a prison under subsection (1) shall, whilst outside that prison, be kept in such custody as the
Commissioner General may, by order in writing, direct, and whilst in that custody shall be deemed to be in lawful custody.
Removal and transfer of prisoners