Malaysia legislation

Section 18

of Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 2004

Section 18

Arrest without warrant

Officer, Police Officer or Pegawai Masjid may, without an order from a Judge and without a warrant, arrest -

(a)

any person who has been concerned in any seizable offence in the State Sabah or against whom a reasonable complaint has been made or credible information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists that he has been so concerned;

(b)

any person who has committed or attempted to commit in his presence any offence involving a breach of the peace;

(c)

any person against whom a warrant issued under this Enactment is still in force, although such warrant is not in his possession.

Refusal to give name and residence

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