Malaysia legislation
Section 109
Section 109
Power of Magistrate to issue search warrant
Where the Magistrate is satisfied that there is an offence committed under any provision of this Act, he may issue a search warrant to the enforcement officer, at any reasonable time whether day or night and with or without assistance—
(a)
to enter into the premises, by force if necessary;
(b)
to search and seize and forfeit any book, minute book, register, statement of account, document, any particular or other things whether in physical form or electronic medium—
(i)
related to an offence that has been committed;
(ii)
related to an offence that is suspected to have been committed; or
(iii)
which is reasonably believed may be used as evidence against such offence committed;
(c)
to break any door whether inside or outside such premises or any fence, surrounding, gate or any other obstacle towards the premises, in order to enter into it;
(d)
to remove by force any obstacle to the entrance, search, seizure or removal; or
(e)
to detain every person in such premises until such premises is completely searched.
Power to enter premises without warrant or notice