Malaysia legislation
Section 140
Section 140
(a)
for the purpose of a ascertaining whether there is or has been on, or in connection with, the premises any contravention of the provisions of this Ordinance or of any subsidiary legislation made thereunder, being provisions which he is required or empowered to enforce; or
(b)
generally for the purpose of performing his functions under this
Ordinance or any such subsidiary legislation:
Provided that admission to any house shall not be demanded as of right unless four hours’ notice of the intended entry has been given to the occupier.
(2)
If a Magistrate, on sworn information in writing —
(a)
is satisfied that there is reasonable ground for entry into any premises for any purpose mentioned in subsection (1); and
(b)
is also satisfied that admission to the premises has been refused or that a refusal is apprehended and notice of the intention to apply for a
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warrant has been given to the occupier, or that an application for admission would defeat the object of the entry, or that the case is one of urgency, or that the premises are unoccupied or the occupier temporarily absent, the Magistrate may by warrant under his hand authorise the Health Officer to enter the premises, if need be by force.
(3)
When the Health Officer enters any premises by virtue of this section, or of a warrant issued thereunder, he may take with him such other persons as may be necessary, and on leaving any unoccupied premises which he has entered by virtue of such warrant shall leave them as effectively secured against trespassers as he found them.
(4)
Every warrant granted under this section shall continue in force for a period of one month.
(5)
If any person who, in compliance with the provisions of this section, or of a warrant issued thereunder, is admitted into a factory or place of work discloses to any person any information thus obtained by him with regard to any manufacturing process or trade secret, he shall, unless the disclosure was made in the performance of his duty, be guilty of an offence.
Power of Health Officer to enter ships, aircrafts, vehicles, etc..