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Information Pack for British Prisoners and
Detainees in Malaysia
Author British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
Date 22 May 2017
Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
Who can help? .................................................................................................................. 4
About the High Commission .............................................................................................. 4
Who are the Consular Representatives? ........................................................................... 4
Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 4
First Steps ............................................................................................................................. 5
Who will know I have been detained? ................................................................................ 5
What will my family be told? .............................................................................................. 5
What will the Consulate do? .............................................................................................. 5
Would I have a criminal record in the UK? ......................................................................... 5
Visits ..................................................................................................................................... 6
How do my family and friends arrange a visit? ................................................................... 6
How many visits am I allowed? .......................................................................................... 6
Consular visits ................................................................................................................... 6
What can visitors bring? .................................................................................................... 6
Prison conditions/services ..................................................................................................... 8
Arrival at police station ...................................................................................................... 8
When does an investigation begin? ................................................................................... 8
Who can investigate you?.................................................................................................. 8
Are you obliged to answer police questions? ..................................................................... 8
What search powers do the police have? .......................................................................... 8
Arrival at prison ................................................................................................................. 9
General prison conditions .................................................................................................. 9
How can I receive money? ................................................................................................ 9
Can I work or study in prison? ........................................................................................... 9
Can I receive medical and dental treatment? ................................................................... 10
Food and Diet .................................................................................................................. 10
Mail/Parcels ..................................................................................................................... 10
Can I make telephone calls? ........................................................................................... 11
Leisure and entertainment ............................................................................................... 11
Drugs .............................................................................................................................. 11
How can I make a complaint about mistreatment? .......................................................... 12
The Malaysian Judicial System ........................................................................................... 13
Is the system the same as the UK? ................................................................................. 13
What should happen when I am arrested? ...................................................................... 13
What are my rights as an arrested person? ..................................................................... 14
For how long can I be remanded in custody? .................................................................. 14
What happens at the end of the remand period? ............................................................. 14
What happens when I am charged? ................................................................................ 15
What provision is there for bail?....................................................................................... 15
Criminal offences and bail: .............................................................................................. 15
Bailor and the bail bond: .................................................................................................. 15
Bail for serious offences: ................................................................................................. 15
What kind of legal assistance is available? ...................................................................... 15
What happens at the trial? ............................................................................................... 16
Sentences ....................................................................................................................... 16
How can appeals be made? ............................................................................................ 16
Remedies for wrongful arrest & detention: ....................................................................... 17
What provision is there for early release e.g. on parole? ................................................. 17
What provision is there for clemency or pardon? ............................................................. 18
What about any financial penalties? ................................................................................ 18
Is transfer to another prison within Malaysia possible? .................................................... 18
Is transfer to the UK a possibility? ................................................................................... 18
What are the procedures for release and deportation? .................................................... 19
Prisoners Abroad ................................................................................................................ 20
Annexes .............................................................................................................................. 21
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................... 49
Introduction
Who can help?
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO):
The FCO is represented overseas by its Embassies and Consulates (High Commissions in
Commonwealth Countries). Both employ consular officers, and one of their duties is to
provide help and advice to any British National who gets into difficulty in a foreign country.
About the High Commission
We are impartial; we are not here to judge you. We aim to make sure that you are treated
properly and fairly in accordance with local regulations, and that you are treated no less
favourably than other prisoners.
We can answer questions about your welfare and about prison regulations but you must ask
your lawyer or the court about legal matters. The attached list of lawyers is provided by the
British High Commission for your convenience, but neither Her Majesty’s Government, nor
any official of the Consulate, take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any
firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given.
We cannot get you out of prison, pay fines or stand bail or interfere with local judicial
procedures to get you out of prison nor secure you an earlier trial date; we cannot
investigate a crime.
We have tried to make sure that the information in this booklet is accurate and up to date,
but the British High Commission cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or
omissions in the information. If in doubt contact a lawyer.
Who are the Consular Representatives?
Karen Song Juita Ghazie Rupini Gunnasan Louise Webb
Vice Consul Consular Officer Consular Officer Consular Officer
Contact Information
British High Commission
Level 27 Menara Binjai
2 Jalan Binjai
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 00 (603) 2170 2200
Fax: 00 (603) 2170 2325
Email : [email protected]
Website: www.gov.uk/government/world/malaysia
Office hours: 8.00am – 16.30pm (Monday – Thursday)
8.00am – 13.15pm (Friday)
First Steps
Who will know I have been detained?
When a British National is arrested and detained in Malaysia, the Malaysian authorities must
inform the British High Commission. This is done formally in writing and can take two to
three days to reach us. In certain cases it can take up to 21 days or longer. We may be
informed quicker over the phone by friends or relations, by the arresting officer, or,
exceptionally, by the prison social worker.
What will my family be told?
For reasons of confidentiality, we are not permitted to tell anyone that you have been
detained or what the offences are, without your permission. We must obtain your permission
to discuss your case or to confirm your detention, with anyone.
What will the Consulate do?
As soon as we have been notified (whether by family, friends or officially) we will apply for a
visiting permit and a Consular Representative will visit within two working days of us
receiving the permit, unless you ask us not to. Please note that it can take two to three days
for a permit to arrive.
During the visit, we can provide you with general information on the Malaysian judicial
system and, if consented, ask your next-of-kin if they would like to receive it too. We will
check on your welfare and on how you are doing.
If you are remanded at prison or sentenced to imprisonment, with your consent, we can also
give your next-of-kin the address of the prison or tell them how to transfer money to you,
through the British High Commission or through the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in
London. A Consular Representative will then arrange for the money to be deposited into
your prison account.
Would I have a criminal record in the UK?
You should be aware that if you have been convicted for certain serious offences, such as
sexual assault or drugs trafficking, we are obliged to inform the UK police. It is therefore
possible that information about this offence may appear if a Criminal Records Bureau
check were carried out by a prospective employer.
Visits
How do my family and friends arrange a visit?
You are allowed a 45 minute visit from friends and family, depending on which prison or
detention facility you are held in. Visit regulations for family and friends visits may vary from
prison to prison, or from one detention facility to another.
You may be allowed extra or longer visits for special or compassionate reasons (for
example, distance). Request for longer visits at a prison has to be made with the Prison
Head Office before each visit. Request for longer visits at a detention facility has to be made
with the facility’s Records Office. The request for these visits can be made through us. Your
family or friends should inform us about their visits before travelling. We will forward the
requests to the Prison Head Office or detention facility’s Record Office for a longer visit.
Visitors would have to bring along their original identification document (for example,
passport) when visiting, as they must identify themselves upon arrival at the prison. This
identification document will be held by the prison, where your visitors will then be issued with
a pass. Your visitors’ identification document will be returned to them at the end of the visit.
How many visits am I allowed?
Frequency of visits may vary from prison to prison; or from one detention facility to another.
We can enquire and clarify with the authorities, on your behalf.
Consular visits
We will offer to contact your family or next-of-kin to tell them the situation. With your
consent, we can give them advice on prison procedures, regulations, your morale and how
you are doing. We can also pass on any messages from you. You can write to us at any
time on matters of concern.
If you are detained or on remand we aim to visit you as required in order to monitor your
welfare, with a possibility of more frequent visits in the immediate period after your arrest.
After sentencing, we aim to visit you once every 6 months, unless there are reasons to visit
you more frequently.
What can visitors bring?
Visitors are allowed to bring reading materials for you, however these reading materials will
be subjected to security checks by the authorities at the prison or detention facility.
Visitors are not permitted to bring in any food items and other articles from outside, unless
otherwise authorised by the Records Office and it is subject to the approval from the Prison
Director. All toiletries and some items (for example, soap, toothpaste, shorts, white T-shirt or
face towels) are not permitted to be brought in by your visitors, and have to be purchased
from the prison canteen. It is possible for a Consular Representative to bring in prison
comforts. Items requested are also subject to approval from Prison Director.
Prison conditions/services
Arrival at police station
When does an investigation begin?
Investigation begins before a charge is brought against you, in order to determine if there is
any or enough evidence, which can sustain the charge.
Who can investigate you?
Police officers
Drug enforcement officers
Anti-corruption agency officers
Custom officers
Immigration officers
Other enforcement authorities
Are you obliged to answer police questions?
When the police are investigating a case and think you have information or knowledge about
the case, the police may question you and take down your response (112 Statement). Most
times, the police will make an informal request that you give a 112 Statement. Please seek
legal advice if you have been asked to give a 112 Statement.
If you refuse to cooperate, the police may issue a formal order in writing, signed by the
investigating officer (police officer) to ask you to cooperate. If you disobey a Police Order,
you cannot be arrested. However it is an offence and the police may request the Magistrate
to issue a warrant against you, to compel you to cooperate.
When giving a 112 Statement, you have the right to ask a lawyer to accompany you. You
may refuse to answer any question or remain silent if the answer is likely to expose you to a
criminal offence. Check your 112 Statement to ensure that the information recorded is as
accurate as you have conveyed, before signing the Statement.
What search powers do the police have?
Any enforcement authority, with power of arrest, may search any property entered by the
person sought to be arrested and may enter the property by force if refused entry.
You may be searched and any articles found, which are reasonably believed to be evidence
of the crime may be confiscated, until your release. Any offensive weapon found on you may
be seized.
If you are unable to give a reasonable account of your identity, the police and other
enforcement authority may search you to ascertain your name and your address.
Arrival at prison
If you are sentenced to imprisonment or are remanded awaiting trial, you will be sent to a
prison. When you arrive into prison, any personal items you have will be taken off you and
kept safe. Your details will be entered in the system, and you will be given a unique body
reference number. You will then be given a uniform.
General prison conditions
You do not have the right to a single cell. Only prisoners who are sentenced with death
penalty have right to a single cell. Overcrowding is sometimes a problem in Malaysian
prisons. Often you will be placed in a shared cell.
Normally, unless otherwise specified by the prison authorities, you will be with the general
population of the prison block. However, upon your return to court (for example, court
hearings or trials), you will be placed in quarantine for up to 14 days. During this period, you
will not be allowed any visitors (except for visits from Consular Representatives) and may
have limited access to prison facilities. Once this period ends, you will return to your usual
prison block.
If detained for Immigration offences, you may be detained in an immigration deportation
centre or holding area. Conditions in these camps can be very basic and crowded.
You will be provided 3 meals a day, and you will have the opportunity to purchase additional
food, if you have funds in your prison account.
If you require any assistance whilst in prison or detained, the Record Office or the block
officer where you are situated will be able to assist you. They can pass on messages to us. If
you would like to apply for a telephone call or to see the doctor, you would have to obtain
permission from the Record Office.
If you wish to meet with any religious personnel from the Government Department or
members of religious associations, you can seek for assistance from the Record Office.
However, they have the right to object to the visit or stop this service at any time for security
purposes.
How can I receive money?
Your family and friends may deposit money to your prison account for prison comforts. The
British High Commission can help organise this, and if desired, hold funds provided by your
family or friends which can be deposited in the prison account when required, or when
visited by a Consular Representative.
Can I work or study in prison?
Prisoners may work if you are certified fit by the prison’s medical officer. The prison will
determine to job or vocational training most suited for you, based on your sentence and
interests, and the prison’s capacity and resources. If you wish to work and it is practical, safe
and suitable, you may be employed and the prison shall pay you wages as determined by
the Prisons Regulations 2000.
You will be permitted to spend up to two-thirds of the total of your monthly earning upon the
purchase of necessities (for example, toiletries) for your own use.
The balance of your earnings will be placed into your prisoner account and the total credit
will be paid to you upon release or part of the earnings to be sent to your family.
Can I receive medical and dental treatment?
Each prison has a resident medical officer who may attend at the prison daily. If you are sick,
inform the prison guards immediately, who will arrange for the medical officer to examine
you. The medical officer will then report to the prison’s Record Office if he/she thinks that it is
necessary to recommend further treatment or prescribe additional medications to you.
In case of serious illness in which there are inadequate facilities for your treatment, the
prison may transfer you to a government hospital, accompanied with the referral certificate of
the medical officer.
If you need dental care, you should inform the prison who could arrange a dentist to visit
you.
In the event where you have not been given access to a medical officer or a dentist, please
inform us. The Consular Representative can enquire with the prison, on your behalf.
Food and Diet
You will be provided 3 meals a day. The prison authorities have assured the High
Commission that the food they provide is a balanced diet giving the necessary daily
nutritional requirements. This is in line with the Prison Regulations 2000. A special diet,
based on medical grounds, can only be approved when the prison medical officer has given
his authority. The prisons have separate menu for vegetarians.
You are able to purchase additional meals from the prison canteen. The costs of the
additional meals will be deducted from your prison account.
Mail/Parcels
You may be able to send or receive mail whilst in prison. Your letters will be subject to
inspection by the prison authorities, and the clearance for delivery is at the discretion of the
prison.
Mails can also be delivered through the High Commission, but are also subject to inspection
by the prison authorities.
If the prison authorities have deemed that the contents of your letters are inappropriate, they
will give you an opportunity to rewrite your letter. If the prison authorities find that the content
of a letter sent to you inappropriate, the letter in question will either be returned to sender or
destroyed.
You cannot possess any unauthorised articles and if found, they will be confiscated by the
prison authorities. Reading materials with explicit contents are not permitted in prison or
detention centres.
If your visitors want to deposit certain articles during their visits (for example, money,
clothing, food, drink, tobacco, letter, paper, book or tools), they must be approved by the
prison authorities before the article can be given to you. The prison authorities reserve the
right to refuse an article that is inconsistent with the prison regulations.
Can I make telephone calls?
Whilst on remand in a police lock-up or a detention facility, generally you are not permitted to
make telephone calls. Police officers may have the discretion to allow you to make
telephone calls, but this is however on case-by-case basis. You can also ask the police
officers to contact the High Commission or to inform your next-of-kin, on your behalf.
Once sentenced and imprisoned, you are permitted to register up to 5 contact telephone
numbers on your prison record. You are able to purchase telephone cards from the prison
canteen, and with the telephone card, you can request to contact any of the 5 registered
numbers.
Leisure and entertainment
You may receive reading materials from your family or friends, but this is subject to checks
and possible censorship by the prison authorities. Some prisons or detention centres may
also have a library, where you are allowed to have library books and to exchange them as
often as practicable. The library can however be limited.
You may have the use of books and writing materials received or secured through the prison
officer with the permission and approval of the prison authorities.
Any religious books or articles recognised for your denomination and personal use are
acceptable for prison use.
Drugs
It is considered as an aggravated prison offence if you are caught in possession, in custody,
in control, abusing or distributing any dangerous drugs or substance. If you are caught and
found guilty of an aggravated prison offence, the prison authorities may punish with one or
more punishment. This includes reprimand, forfeiture of privileges, and reduction of earnings
or separate confinement.
How can I make a complaint about mistreatment?
If you have been mistreated during your detention, whether it was at the hands of fellow
inmates or at the hands of a prison guard, please notify a Consular Representative or the
High Commission as soon as you can.
Upon receiving your report of mistreatment, we aim to visit you as soon as we possibly can.
During this visit, provide us with full information of the incident (including dates, times,
location) and information on how you have been mistreated. Inform us of any signs of
physical injuries and non-physical injuries.
With your permission, we will request an official investigation to be conducted by the Prison
Director into your report of mistreatment. We will provide you with update on the outcome of
the prison authorities’ investigation.
Where possible we can request for you to be moved to a different block or detention facility.
You may also want to consider seeking legal advice.
The Malaysian Judicial System
There are two types of trials in Malaysia; the civil and the criminal. The hierarchy of courts
begin at Magistrates’ Court, Sessions Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court.
The courts in Malaysia are presided over by magistrates or judges.
Malaysia also has a parallel system of Syariah Court, which has some jurisdictions over
matters of Islamic law, and are only applicable matters involving Muslims.
The High Commission cannot interfere with the Malaysian Judicial system. We cannot ask
for your case to be judged quickly or ask the authorities to waive any penalties. Below you
will find more information about the Malaysian judicial system.
Is the system the same as the UK?
Generally, the Malaysian Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) is applicable to any criminal
arrests. When there is no specific provision made by this Code or by any other law and
legislations, the English criminal procedures shall be applicable so far as the same rules do
not conflict or are consistent with the CPC.
What should happen when I am arrested?
An arrest occurs when a police officer informs you that:
(a) he is arresting you; or
(b) he will be using force to stop you if you try to escape.
The police officer must identify himself by showing his authority card to you when arresting
you. If the police officer is in plain clothes, he must state his authority very clearly.
When effecting arrest, the police must inform you of the grounds or reasons for your arrest. It
could be classed as an unlawful arrest if you are not informed of the reasons.
However, when a police officer stops a person only to make enquiries, it does not amount to
an arrest. The police officer cannot compel you to answer any question but you may willingly
give information.
After you are arrested, the police officer must inform you of your right to remain silent. If the
police officer does not do so, any statement made by you cannot be used as evidence in
court.
The Police may ask you to make a statement, and sign it as correct. All statements must be
read back to you, in the language you understand. You must be satisfied the statement that
you have given is recorded accurately. If you are not satisfied it is recorded accurately, or it
has not been adequately translated to you, you should ask for a full translation before you
sign it, making any corrections. It is also very important that the statement is made
voluntarily. Any statement taken under inducement, threat or promise is not admissible in
court.
What are my rights as an arrested person?
Under Section 28A of the Criminal Procedure Code, you have to right to be informed of the
grounds of your arrest, to communicate or attempt to communicate with your family or friend
to inform of your whereabouts, to consult or appoint a lawyer, and to defer any questioning
or recording of statements by the police until you consult with a lawyer.
For how long can I be remanded in custody?
After you are arrested, the police must produce you before a Magistrate within 24 hours. The
police must do so without any unnecessary delay. If you are arrested on a public holiday,
you will be taken before a Magistrate on the next working day. You will remain in police
custody until the police produces you before a Magistrate. You can request to be
represented by a lawyer during the remand hearing.
A Magistrate is a judicial officer. The Magistrate has the power to decide whether you should
be further remanded and remain in police custody for more than 24 hours. The remand
period gives more time to the Police to complete their investigations and decide whether
there is evidence to charge you for an offence. The Police cannot ask for a Remand Order
from the Magistrates only for the purpose of taking a statement from you.
The police must satisfy the Magistrate that the remand is necessary. The police must show
that:
(a) their investigation cannot be completed; and
(b) there are reasons for believing that the accusation or information against you are well
founded.
The Magistrate has the jurisdiction to grant the Remand Order as the Magistrate thinks fit for
a term not exceeding 14 days in the whole (inclusive of the day of arrest). The Magistrate
authorising the detention would have to record his reasons for doing so. Within that period,
you must be charged with an offence. Otherwise, you must be released.
In serious cases however, there are provisions where remand can be extended while the
investigation is carried out. There are offences where bail is not applicable (for example,
offences with mandatory death penalty) and therefore the remand period would be extended
as required.
What happens at the end of the remand period?
At the end of the remand period, there are 3 possible outcomes:
(a) you could be released by the police unconditionally;
(b) you could be released on police bail. You will be required to report to the police at a
given date. Warrant of arrest may be issued if you fail to report to the police on the
stipulated date;
(c) Charged in court.
What happens when I am charged?
Depending on the offence, you would either be eligible to apply for bail whilst awaiting trial or
you would be transferred to a remand prison, whilst you await your next court appearance. If
you are remanded in prison, a Consular Representative will visit you to check on your
welfare and to pass any messages you may have from your family or friends. You may want
to engage with a lawyer, who can provide legal advice on your case.
What provision is there for bail?
Criminal offences and bail:
For the purpose of bail, criminal offences can be categorised into 3 types:
(a) where bail is granted as of right, i.e. as a matter of course (offences eligible for bail)
(b) where bail is granted at the discretion of the court (offences not eligible for bail)
(c) where bail cannot be granted at all, for example, some dangerous drugs or firearms
offences (offences not eligible for bail)
Bailor and the bail bond:
The court will impose a reasonable sum of money as security to ensure that you appear on
the next date. The amount depends on the seriousness of the offence.
Before the court makes a decision, you (or your lawyer) and the prosecuting officer may put
forward the arguments on the amount to be imposed.
In practice, after the bail is granted, your lawyer must alert you to have a bailor on standby.
A bailor is a person who is willing to furnish the security for your release. You may ask a
family member or a friend to be your bailor. Bailors can deposit some security in the form of
fixed deposit receipts, savings passbooks or even land title deeds. The court may require 2
Malaysians, aged between 21 years and 60 years old, to pose as sureties.
Bail for serious offences:
For serious offences, the court may impose certain conditions for bail to prevent you from
leaving Malaysia without permission, for example:
(a) Impounding (retaining) of your passport.
(b) Requiring you to report to the nearest police station once a week.
What kind of legal assistance is available?
At the remand proceedings, you have the right to appoint lawyer to represent you. The Magistrate must allow this unless the police can satisfy the Magistrate that it would interfere with police investigation.
A list of English-speaking local lawyers can be found in Annex 1.
What happens at the trial?
Depending on your offence, the court may set dates for case management hearings where
you and your lawyer, if one was appointed, are required to attend. Some courts in Malaysia
conduct proceedings in Bahasa Malaysia (Malay Language) and some may conduct
proceedings in English. You can request for interpreters.
Consular Representatives do not usually attend court, nor are we able to provide you with
legal advice. We may consider attending court for certain cases, to support you or your
family. This is on case-by-case basis.
If you do not appear in court when you are instructed to, a warrant of arrest will be issued
against you.
At the same time, the court may issue a “notice to show cause” to the bailor. The court will
fix a hearing date for the bailor to come to court. If the court does not accept the bailor’s
explanation, the security bond will be forfeited.
Sentences
If you are found guilty, the court may impose a fine or may sentence you to a period of
imprisonment, or both. The amount of fine imposed or the length of your imprisonment
sentence would depend on your offence. Some offences in Malaysia may also include the
corporal punishment of strokes of whipping.
It is at the discretion of courts whether or not to impose the maximum sentence for your
offence.
Malaysia imposes mandatory death penalty for serious offences including drug trafficking,
murder, or firearm offences, if found guilty of these offences.
How can appeals be made?
If you are found guilty of an offence, you can file an appeal with the courts. It is advisable to
seek legal advice on this process and discuss with your lawyer on your options.
When you file an appeal, your case will first be heard at the Court of Appeal. The Court of
Appeal will consider your case and the evidence that was presented during your trial.
If the Court of Appeal decides to uphold your conviction, you then have another opportunity
to appeal through the Federal Court. A panel of five judges will sit and consider your case.
There are a number of possible outcomes of the appeals process:
(a) The courts may decide that you were wrongfully convicted and acquit you of your
charge(s)
(b) The courts may to convict you of a lesser charge, and may reduce your sentence
(c) The courts may uphold the original decision and uphold your conviction
If the decision is maintained at Federal Court, then the formal judicial process will be
exhausted. The only other option open to you is to seek clemency from the highest state
official. The power to grant clemency is given to the King (“Yang di-Pertuan Agong) for
offences committed in the Federal Territories, Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak. For
the remaining states in Malaysia, the power to grant clemency is given to the Ruler of the
State (“Yang d-Pertua Negeri”) for offences committed in these states. The members sitting
in the Pardons Board are the Attorney-General, Chief Ministers of the State and not more
than 3 members who are appointed by the King or the Ruler of the State. Under the Prison
Regulations 2000, the Prison Director has a responsibility to support you in making a
clemency application.
If you are acquitted of an offence, the prosecutor can also file an appeal with the courts. The
Court of Appeal may remand an acquitted person who is a foreigner pending disposal of the
Prosecution’s appeal.
Remedies for wrongful arrest & detention:
You have a right to defend yourself or your property to resist an unlawful arrest.
You may bring a civil action for damages if you were wrongfully arrested. However, if there is
a genuine and reasonable mistake in the unlawful arrest, the damages may not be granted.
A writ of habeas corpus may be applied to the High Court for an order to release you if you
were illegally or improperly detained.
If a person is killed in events leading to or during an arrest or to be kept in lawful custody, the
Ministry of Finance may order payment out of the Consolidated Fund to the spouse, parents
or children of the deceased for the loss sustained.
What provision is there for reduction of sentence (remission) e.g. for good behaviour?
With a view to encouraging good conduct, you are entitled to be granted remission as follows: (a) If you are sentenced with a term of imprisonment exceeding one month, you may be
granted as remission one-third of your sentence. (b) If you are sentenced with a term of imprisonment of one month or less, you will not
be granted remission. For your benefit under this provision it is important that your conduct, whilst in prison, is good.
What provision is there for early release e.g. on parole?
Parole can be considered, with a view of encouraging good conduct and to facilitate
reformative treatment. The Parole Board, which consists of prison officers, prison welfare
offices and the general public, will consider parole applications based on the prisoner’s
eligibility and good behaviour. However, only some of the offences committed can be eligible
for parole. Offences that would not qualify for parole include drug offences and firearm
offences.
What provision is there for clemency or pardon?
You may seek clemency or pardon if you have exhausted all formal judicial process of
appealing against your conviction. Application for clemency or pardon will be considered by
the highest state official of the state where your conviction was handed down. The power to
grant clemency is given to the King (“Yang di-Pertuan Agong) for offences committed in the
Federal Territories, Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak. For the remaining states in
Malaysia, the power to grant clemency is given to the Ruler of the State (“Yang d-Pertua
Negeri”) for offences committed in these states. The members sitting in the Pardons Board
are the Attorney-General, Chief Ministers of the State and not more than 3 members who
are appointed by the King or by the Ruler of the State. Under the Prison Regulations 2000,
the Prison Director has a responsibility to support you in making a clemency application.
If you are convicted of an offence which carries the death penalty, and if you have exhausted
all formal judicial process of appealing against your conviction, you may be able to seek
clemency against the death penalty. If successful, the state official or Pardon Board could
consider commuting your death penalty to an imprisonment sentence instead. This is on
case-by-case basis, and is at the discretion of the state official.
What about any financial penalties?
If you are found guilty, the court may impose a fine or may sentence you to a period of
imprisonment, or both. The amount of fine imposed would depend on your offence. Fines
must be paid to the court where your case was heard.
It is at the discretion of courts whether or not to impose the maximum fine for your offence.
Is transfer to another prison within Malaysia possible?
The Director General may remove or transfer prisoners confined in a prison to any other
prison in Malaysia.
A prisoner under the death sentence which the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Ruler or Yang di-
Pertua Negeri has ordered to be carried out may, by order of the Director General, be
transferred to any other prison, to undergo his sentence.
You can make a request to transfer to another prison within Malaysia with the prison
authorities; however this is on case-by-case basis and is at the discretion of the prisons.
Is transfer to the UK a possibility?
No. There is currently no Prisoner Transfer Agreement between the UK and Malaysia.
What are the procedures for release and deportation?
Upon the completion of your custodial prison sentence, you may be transferred to the care of
Malaysian Immigration Department. If you are moved into an immigration deportation camp,
your exit papers will be processed and you will be deported out of Malaysia.
Malaysian Immigration Department has explicitly specified that convicted offenders must be
deported to the country of origin, which is the United Kingdom.
Malaysian Immigration Department has also specified that the costs of your flight to the UK
and any additional costs (for example, issuance of emergency travel document) must be
borne by you or by your family.
In some cases, Malaysian Immigration Department may also impose a blacklist record upon
you, which could prohibit you from re-entering Malaysia. The blacklist period could be up to 5
years.
Prisoners Abroad
Since 1978 the charity Prisoners Abroad has offered practical support and advice to British
citizens imprisoned overseas. It is the only UK charity providing this service and it is
available to all, whether guilty or innocent, convicted or on remand. Prisoners Abroad is
concerned with your health and welfare, both during your imprisonment and also on your
return to the UK, through their resettlement service (if you have registered whilst in prison).
They can also provide support and advice to your family during your imprisonment. In order
to access any services, prisoners must first register with Prisoners Abroad by signing and
returning their authorisation form.
Once you seek help from Prisoners Abroad, the Prisoner & Family Support Service will be
your point of contact for advice and information. The type of assistance they can offer will
vary from country to country, but generally they can provide you with information, in English,
on:
your rights as a prisoner and issues that may affect you such as health or transfer to
the UK
obtaining magazines, newspapers, books and the regular Prisoners Abroad
newsletter
writing to a pen pal
learning the language of your country of imprisonment
translation of documents
grants for food if you are in a developing country and don’t have funds from other
sources
grants for essential medicines and toiletries if you don’t have funds from other
sources
preparing for release
help for your loved ones, including information, family support groups and assistance
with the cost of visiting
Prisoners Abroad
89 – 93 Fonthill Road
London N4 3JH
UK
Telephone: 00 44 (0)20 7561 6820 or, for your relatives in the UK, Freephone 0808 172
0098 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, UK time)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.prisonersabroad.org.uk
Annexes
Annex 1: List of English-Speaking Lawyers
www.gov.uk
The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur for the
convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Malaysia. It is
provided on the understanding that we (the British Embassy/Consulate) do not assume or undertake
any legal responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing
a local lawyer.
Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial
loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information.
Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed
decisions but our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.
List of Lawyers in Malaysia
Prepared by British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
Advocates and solicitors in Malaysia must be members of either:
The Malaysian Bar (for law firms based in Peninsular Malaysia);
The Sabah Law Association (for law firms based in the state of Sabah); or
The Advocates’ Association of Sarawak (for law firms based in the State of Sarawak).
The Bar Council is an independent Bar whose aim is to uphold the rule of law and the cause of justice
and protect the interest of the legal profession as well as that of the public.
Advocates and solicitors in law firms in Peninsular Malaysia are able to represent an individual or
organisation in the courts in Peninsular Malaysia, but they are restricted from appearing in the courts
in Sabah and Sarawak. For legal matters in the courts in Sabah or Sarawak, it is recommended that
you either appoint a law firm situated in those states, or ensure that any lawyer from Peninsular
Malaysia who represents you has a right of audience in the courts in Sabah or Sarawak (as the case
may be).
BAR COUNCIL MALAYSIA
No. 13, 15 & 17
Leboh Pasar Besar
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2050 2050
Fax: (03) 2026 1313
Email: [email protected]
SABAH LAW ASSOCIATION
2ND
Floor, 58 Jalan Pantai
Hainan Association Building
88000, Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
Tel: (88) 232662
Fax: (88) 232264
Email: [email protected]
THE ADVOCATES ASSOCIATION OF SARAWAK The Bar Room Kompleks Mahkamah Jalan Gersik, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: (82) 448 077 Fax: (88) 449427 Email: [email protected]
List of lawyers in Malaysia Updated: May 2017
This list is in alphabetical order.
Allen Gledhill & Ball No 4 Lorong Gereja, 75000 Melaka Email: [email protected] Tel No: +606 282 2999, +606 282 2019 Fax No: +606 283 2340
This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in conveyancing/land law, intellectual property, wills, trusts and the administration of probate, personal data protection law
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide legal aid to British nationals, subject to meeting certain requirements
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Teo Chew, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia
they cover Peninsular Malaysia (particularly Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor)
they can to take instructions by email, conference call or by phone
Amer Bon Advocates C-4-3A-13A Solaris Dutamas, No. 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Website: http://www.amerbon.com Tel No: +603 6211 7272 Fax No: +603 6211 7274 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in defamation, matrimonial, personal injury, international and employment law
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide legal aid to British nationals, if the client qualifies for pro bono assistance based on their criteria
they have worked with the Death Penalty Project on cases with mandatory death penalty
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa Malaysia and Tamil
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email
Anad & Noraini Advocates & Solicitors 12.01-12.09, Level 12, The Heritage House, 33 Jalan Yap Ah Shak 50300 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected]
Tel: +603 2691 8000 Fax: +603 2691 2111 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the International Lawyers’ Network
specialisations are in litigation, conveyancing, bank loans, patents and corporate matters.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they provide legal aid, but not for criminal case. They offer pro bono assistance based on a list of criteria
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
They can to take instructions by email, or by phone
Aris Rizal Christopher Fernando & Co Suite 9, 2
nd Floor,
Seremban City Centre, Jalan Tuanku Munawir, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Email: [email protected] Tel No: +606 763 3533 Fax No: +606 763 9822 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in contract, tort, land law, conveyancing, and criminal
they do not have experience of representing British nationals, but have provided legal advice to British Nationals in the past
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can to take instructions by email or fax
Battenberg & Talma, Advocates No. 4, 1
st Floor,
Song Thian Cheok Road, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak Email: [email protected] Tel: +6082 253 277, +6082 428 882 Fax: +6082 420 430
This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Advocates Association of Sarawak
specialisations are in negligence and torturous actions.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide legal aid to British Nationals, subject to the provisions of the advocates Ordinance Sarawak 1953
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese
they cover East Malaysia
They can to take instructions by email, fax, or in person
Fahri & Co Advocates & Associates No. 15-2, Jalan PJU 7/16A, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Website: www.fahri-co.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +603 7733 0055 Fax: +603 7733 0099 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in civil and criminal cases (including drug trafficking, murder, manslaughter), estate administration and management, tort, breach of contract, employment and property transactions
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
They can to take instructions by email, video communication, conference call
Gibbs & Co Associates & Solicitors, Notary Public 55 Leboh Pearl, Taman Pearl, 31400 Fair Park, Ipoh, Perak Website: http://www.gibblawyers.com/ Email: [email protected]
Tel: +605 547 1313 Fax: +605 548 1313 Unit 11-9, Tower A, Vertical Business Suite Avenue 3 Bangsar South, No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2856 9771, +603 2856 9772
This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Social Security Board Malaysia (SOCSO) and Sabak Bernam (Selangor) Minicipal Council
specialisations are in criminal cases, family law, estates & trusts, employment, and banking & finance
they have experience of representing British nationals
they provide legal aid, and they offer pro bono assistance based on a list of criteria
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Tamil
they cover Peninsular Malaysia, the Federal Territory of Labuan, Sabah, and Sarawak
They can to take instructions by email, or by phone
K C Wong & Associates Advocates No 7, 1
st Floor,
Jalan Petanak, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak Email: [email protected] Tel No: +6082 412 368, +6082 412 386 Fax No: +6082 413 719 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Advocates Association of Sarawak
specialisations are in criminal litigation, matrimonial and contract
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide legal aid to British nationals, if request
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin
they cover Sarawak, in particular Kuching
they can take instructions by email, conference call or by phone
Karpal Singh & Co No 67 Jalan Pudu Lama, 50200 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 2070 3839 Fax No: +603 2070 6100 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in criminal, civil, commercial and industrial litigation
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide legal aid to British nationals
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and Chinese dialects
they cover Peninsular Malaysia and have a local branch in Penang
they can take instructions by email, fax, or in person
Kit & Associates, Advocates & Solicitors Suite 195-1, Sri Wangsaria, Jalan Ara, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected] Website: http://kit.com.my Tel No: +603 2093 0168 Fax No: +603 2093 1168 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council and is a member of the National Criminal Law Committee. Mr Kitson Foong is also the Co-Chairperson of the Common Bar Course Committee and a qualified Advocacy trainer to both the Attorney-General’s Office and the Bar Council.
specialisations are in criminal litigation, in particular defending persons accused of a crime and providing advice to victims of crime.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide legal aid to British nationals
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Bahasa Malaysia
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email
Lawrence Hisham & Co A-12-15, UOA Bangsar, No. 5 Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, 59100 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: +603 2282 8608, +603 2282 8609 Fax: +603 2282 8616 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in criminal law, civil litigation, corporate, banking.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they provide legal aid, including pro-bono work
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil, Chinese
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email, in person, or by phone
Lee Kean Wooi & Co, Advocate & Solicitors 54-3-8, Wisma Sri Mata, Jalan Van Praagh (Off Jalan Perak), 11600 Georgetown, Penang Email: [email protected]
Tel No: +604 2827 698 Fax No: +604 2827 699 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in criminal litigation; however they offer services in civil litigation, wills, trusts and administration of probate.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese (Mandarin, Hokkien and Cantonese)
they cover only Penang
they can take instructions by email, conference call or by phone
Presgrave & Matthews Advocates & Solicitors Standard Chartered Bank Chambers, 1
st Floor, No.2 Beach Street,
10300 Penang Email: [email protected] Tel No: +604 262 6155 Fax No: +604 262 6160 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in civil litigation, tax litigation, and property conveyancing
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Teo Chew, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Tamil
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone
Rajpal S & Associates No 42-1A 1
st Floor,
Jalan Medan Batu Caves 1, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 6186 8653 Fax No: +603 6186 8654 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in contract, family law, revenue, and land law.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia
they cover Peninsular Malaysia (predominately in the states of Selangor, Johor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Melaka, and Kuala Lumpur)
they can take instructions by email, conference call or by phone
Rakhbir Singh & Co Kota Kinabalu Office, KKTimes Square, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Email: [email protected] Tel No: +6088 486 332, +6088 486 333 Fax No: +6088 486 331 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in litigation
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia
they cover Sabah
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone
Shearn Delamore & Co 7
th Floor Wisma Hamzah Kwong Hing,
No 1 Leboh Ampang, 50100 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 2027 2727 Fax No: +603 2078 5625 Suite 15-1, Menara Penang Garden 42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050, Penang Tel No: +604 226 7062 Fax No: +604 227 5166 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in employment, immigration, regulatory compliance & enforcement, tax and revenue
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Bahasa Malaysia, various Indian dialects
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone
Messrs Shook Lin & Bok 20
th Floor, AmBank Group Building,
55 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur Website: http://shooklin.com.my/ Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 2031 1788 Fax No: +603 2031 1775, +603 2031 1778, +603 2031 1779 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in banking & finance, corporate, family, probate & trusts, labour & industrial disputes
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid, however they offer pro bono assistance based on a list of criteria
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Tamil
they cover Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan
they can take instructions by email or by phone
Messrs. Sivananthan, Advocates & Solicitors Suite No.1, L17-01, PJX Tower, No. 16A Persiaran Barat, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Website: www.malaysiancriminal.lawyer Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 7491 8055 Fax No: +603 7491 9055 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Malaysian Bar Council, some have and still serve in the State Bar Committees. Additionally the Senior Partner is admitted to the Singapore Supreme Court and is a counsel of the International Criminal Court.
specialisations are in criminal law
they have experience of representing British nationals, including those charged with drug trafficking offences
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Urdu and Hindi.
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
They can take instructions by email, conference call, in person, or by phone
Tan Hock Chuan & Co Suite 812, 8
th Floor,
Block F, Pusat Dagangan Phileo Damansara, No 9 Jalan 16/11, Off Jalan Damansara,
46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 7957 9143 Fax No: +603 7957 6143 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in criminal law and dispute resolution
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching brief
staff speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa Malaysia
they cover Kuala Lumpur and the Klang valley
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone, however prefer to take the initial instructions in person.
Viknes & Co 1-5-10, Tingkat 5 Blok C, Jalan Semarak Api (1/50), Diamond Square, Off Jalan Gombak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 4025 4460 Fax No: +603 4025 4460 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in criminal matters, including dangerous drugs, murder under section 302 Penal Code and Sections 3 or 3A of the Firearms Increased Penalty Act 1971. Civil law including accident, theft, inheritance, divorce and all civil litigations. They do not cover Syariah law.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching brief
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone
Yazid Baba & Partners, Advocates & Solicitors and Notary Public No 19-2 Jalan Setiawangsa 8, Taman Setiawangsa, 54200 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 4253 2308 (Conveyancing), +603 4253 2306 (Corporate) Fax No: +603 4253 2309 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in family and estate (divorce, custody, estate planning, will & probate)
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching brief
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia
they cover Peninsular Malaysia (particularly Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor)
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone
YN Foo & Partners H-2-12 Block H, Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480, Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 6203 2848 Fax No: +603 6203 2847 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in family law, adoption, child custody, child/spousal support, divorce, property division, relocatory removal from jurisdiction
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and Tamil
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone
Zul Rafique & Partners D3-3-8 Solaris Dutamas, No 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Email: [email protected] Tel No: +603 6209 8228 Fax No: +603 6209 8331 This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Malaysian Bar Council
specialisations are in dispute resolution practice
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can provide legal aid to British nationals, but only for civil cases
they can provide watching briefs
staff speak Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and other local and Indian dialects.
they cover Peninsular Malaysia
they can take instructions by email, conference call, or by phone
Annex 2: List of Private Translators/Interpreters
List of translators and interpreters in
Malaysia
Prepared by British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
www.gov.uk
The following list of translators and interpreters has been prepared by the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
for the convenience of British Nationals who may require these services and assistance in Malaysia. It is provided
on the understanding that we (the British High Commission) do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility,
to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local translator or interpreter.
Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or
damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information
Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed
decisions but our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.
List of translators and interpreters in Malaysia
Updated: December 2015
This list is in alphabetical order.
B Lingo Communications Sdn Bhd 6
th Floor, A2-6-2 Plaza Sentral
Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 50470 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2261 4582 Tel: +603 2035 6977 Email: [email protected] Website: http://b-lingo.com/ This company has told us the following things:
specialisations are in translations of official documents and interpretations
they have experience representing British nationals
staff speak multiple languages, including English
they cover the whole of Malaysia, including Sarawak and Sabah.
Institut Terjemahan & Buku Negara Wisma ITBM No 2 Jalan 2/27E Seksyen 10 Wangsa Maju 53300 Kuala Lumpur Tel:+603 4145 1800 Fax: +603 4149 1535 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.itbm.com.my/ This company has told us the following things:
they are affiliated to the Malaysian Ministry of Education
specialisations are in translation, interpretation, editing, training, and subtitling
they may have experience of representing British nationals
staff speak multiple languages, including English
they cover the whole of Malaysia, including Sarawak and Sabah
Lyric Labs Sdn Bhd Wisma Leopad 9 Jalan Tun Sambantham Kuala Lumpur Tel:+603 2274 1151 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lyriclabs.com.my This company has told us the following things:
specialisations are in translation, interpretation, typesetting, subtitling
they may have experience of representing British nationals
staff speak multiple languages, including English
they cover the whole of Malaysia, including Sarawak and Sabah
Annex 3: FCO leaflet: In prison abroad
The leaflet “In prison abroad” is available and can be provided separately.
Annex 4: Prisoners Abroad authorisation form
Annex 5: Prisoners Abroad family contact form
Annex 6: Prisoners Abroad CFF form
Annex 7: Fair Trials International questionnaire and leaflets
Annex 8: Death Penalty Project
Death Penalty Project is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that works to promote
and protect the human rights of those facing the death penalty.
Their main objectives are to:
(a) Provide fee and effective legal representation and assistance to those individuals
who are facing the death penalty.
(b) Promote the restriction of the death penalty in line with international minimum legal
requirements.
(c) Uphold and develop human rights standards and the criminal law.
(d) Promote increased awareness and greater dialogue with key stakeholders on the
death penalty.
Death Penalty Project can be contacted through the British High Commission or directly at:
Address: 8/9 Frith Street
Soho
London
W1D 3JB
United Kingdom
Telephone: (+44) 203 206 2748
Fax: (+44) 203 206 2848
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.deathpenaltyproject.org
Disclaimer
This booklet was compiled by the Consular Section, British High Commission Malaysia. It is
revised on a regular basis.
If any of the information contained in this booklet is incorrect, please draw inaccuracies to
our attention so that we can make amendments.
The British High Commission Malaysia is not accountable for the information provided in this
booklet. Local proceedings are subject to change at any time.
Thank you.
22 May 2017