Malaysia legislation
Section 48
Section 48
(2)
The Court may also, in any case falling within subsection
(1)
, make an order for service by advertisement in such local newspaper or newspapers as the Court may think fit.
(3)
Substituted service shall be as effectual as personal service.
(4)
In cases of substituted service, the Court shall, where necessary, fix the time for the appearance in Court of the relevant party.
(5)
No order for substituted service shall be made in respect of—
(a)
a subpoena; or
(b)
any document initiating proceedings for the arrest or committal of any person.
(6)
Any application for an order under this section shall be supported by an affidavit stating the facts on which the application is founded.
Proof of service