Section 19
Consequences of failure to register or of cancellation of registration
If any trade union does not apply for registration in due time, or if the registration of any trade union is refused, withdrawn or cancelled by the Director General or is rendered null and void by a decision of any court, then—
(a)
the trade union shall be deemed to be an unlawful association and shall cease to enjoy any of the rights, immunities, or privileges of a registered trade union, but without prejudice to any liabilities incurred or to be incurred by the trade union which may be enforced against the union and its assets;
(b)
the trade union shall not, nor shall any of its officers, members or agents on behalf of the union, take part in any trade dispute or promote, organize or finance any strike or lock-out, or provide pay or other benefits for its members during a strike or lock-out;
(c)
the trade union shall be dissolved and its funds disposed of in such manner as may be prescribed and, subject thereto, in accordance with the rules of the union; and
(d)
no person shall, except for the purpose of dissolving the union and disposing of its funds in accordance with the rules or for the purpose of an appeal under section 71A against such refusal, withdrawal or cancellation, take any part in its management or organization, or act or purport to act on behalf of the union or as an officer of the union.
(Proviso) (Repealed by Act A90)
24 Laws of Malaysia ACT 262