Malaysia legislation

Section 33

of SARAWAK OMBUDSMAN ORDINANCE, 2023

Section 33

Power to investigate an offence

(2)

Any investigating officer may in writing require the attendance before himself of a person who appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case or is suspected of being concerned with the offence under investigation.

(3)

If the person who is so required to attend fails to comply therewith, the investigating officer may report such failure to a

Magistrate who will issue a warrant to secure the attendance of that person.

(4)

The Ombudsman or any Investigating Officer referred to in subsection (1) shall be issued with an authority card to be signed by the

Chief Ombudsman.

(5)

Whenever such investigating officer exercises any of the powers under this Ordinance, he shall, on demand, produce to the person against whom the power is being exercised the authority card issued to him under subsection (4).

Examination of persons acquainted with case

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