Information on protection available for police informants is scarce among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate. The Abduction and Criminal Intimidation of Witnesses Act, 1947 (revised 1977) provides for penalties of ten to fourteen years for persons who intimidate or abduct witnesses thereby "impeding the course of justice." However, the legislation does not contain any provisions regarding positive measures for protecting witnesses, including police informants.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Malaysia. Abduction and Criminal Intimidation of Witnesses Act, 1947. 1977.

An oral source did not provide information on the topic requested.

IRB Databases.

Research Directorate Malaysia legislation file.

World News Connection (WNC).

Internet sites, including:

Malaysian Police Service

New Straits Times

World Justice Information Network