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Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-location) Act 2026 · Updated to 30 Sep 2026 · Part 3 · Border Clearance and Railway Security Checks by Malaysia in Singapore
18. Limits on arrest
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Malaysian preclearance officer
Defined · s 3
“Malaysian preclearance officer” means a Malaysian border protection service officer who —(a)is recognised under section 9 as a Malaysian preclearance officer in respect of a cross‑border railway specified in the recognition; or(b)is deemed by section 10 recognised as a Malaysian preclearance officer in respect of a cross‑border railway,but only while on duty or carrying out work in that capacity;