Malaysia legislation

Section 8

of Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 2004

Section 8

Every person is bound to assist a Judge, Religious Enforcement Officer or Police Officer, reasonably demanding his aid -

(a)

in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Judge,

Religious Enforcement Officer or Police Officer is authorized to arrest; or

(b)

in the prevention of a breach of the peace arising from the arrest and detention of such person.

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