Malaysia legislation
Section 18
Section 18
(2)
Any police officer or any duly authorized officer may within a public park or special area arrest any person committing in his view or who he has reasonable cause to believe has committed an offence under this Ordinance or any rules made thereunder—
(a)
if the name and address of the person are unknown to him;
(b)
if the person declines to give his name and address; or
(c)
if there is reason to doubt the accuracy of the name and address, if given.
(3)
A person arrested under this section may be detained until his name and address are correctly ascertained:
Provided that no person so arrested shall be detained longer than is necessary for bringing him before a court unless the order of a court for his detention is obtained.
Enforcement order relating to erection of building and activities carried out unlawfully in special areas 19.—
(1)
Where in any special area—
(a)
any building or structure has been constructed or erected or being constructed or erected or has not been completed therein; or
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(b)
any activities other than those prescribed under section 3(2) are being carried out therein, without the approval of the State Planning Authority or where it appears to have caused or lead to the destruction of greens or whenever the use thereof is not in conformity with the approved plan and specification, the State Planning Authority may make an order directing the local authority or the person responsible for the construction or erection of the building or structure or the person responsible for carrying out the activity, as the case may be, to take such steps as may be prescribed in the order and to execute the enforcement of the order including the demolition of any building or structure constructed or erected thereon within the time and in the manner prescribed in the order.
(2)
Any person who without lawful excuse, contravenes or fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, a fine of ten thousand ringgit and imprisonment for three years.
Protection from liability for bona fide acts