Public servants
s 16
Any member of the Joint Authority or any officer, servant or agent of the Joint Authority shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code [Act 574].
Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority Act 1990 Part IX — Officers and jurisdiction of courts
Jurisdiction of Sessions Court
s 17
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other written law to the contrary, a Sessions Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act or any regulation made thereunder and, on conviction, to impose the full penalty prescribed therefor. (2) For the purpose of the exercise of jurisdiction over any offence committed under this Act or any regulation made under section 15, subsection 18(2) and paragraphs 18(6)(b) and (d) shall apply.
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