s 3 Extra-territorial operation of Essential Regulations
Unless the contrary intention appears therefrom, any provisions contained in, or having effect under, any Essential Regulation shall— (a) in so far as they specifically impose prohibitions, restrictions or obligations in relation to ships, vessels or aircraft, or specifically authorize the doing of anything in relation to ships, vessels or aircraft, apply to all ships, vessels or aircraft in or over Malaysia and to all ships or aircraft registered in Malaysia wherever they may be; and (b) in so far as they impose prohibitions, restrictions or obligations on persons, apply to all persons in Malaysia and all persons on board any ship or aircraft registered in Malaysia, and to all citizens of Malaysia: Provided that Essential Regulations may make provision whereby the owner, manager or charterer of any ship or aircraft registered in Malaysia, being a person resident in Malaysia or a corporation incorporated under the law of Malaysia, is subjected to restrictions in respect of the employment of persons in any country or territory in connection with the management of the ship or aircraft.