Malaysia legislation

Section 89

of *SUBORDINATE COURTS ACT 1948

Section 89

Sentences within competence of Second Class Magistrate

A Second Class Magistrate may pass any sentence allowed by law—

(a)

not exceeding six months’ imprisonment;

(b)

a fine of not more than one thousand ringgit; or

(c)

any sentence combining either of the sentences aforesaid.

Civil Jurisdiction of Magistrates

Civil jurisdiction of First Class Magistrate