DRAFTING DIVISION - Attorney General's Chambers

Section 201c contains provisions that prohibit employers from dismissing their employeeswho are members of the volunteer forces solely or mainly by reason of being called outfor training or attachment, and if such action is taken the employer is liable to a fine orimprisonment or to both.ELECTRONIC COMMERCE BILL 2006The Electronic Commerce Bill 2006 provides for the legal recognition of electronic messagesin commercial transactions and the use of electronic messages to fulfill legal requirementsthat will facilitate commercial transactions through the use of electronic means. The Billapplies to any commercial transaction conducted through electronic means includingcommercial transactions by the Federal and State Governments.The Bill contains provisions relating to the removal of legal obstacles of electronic commerce.In this respect, if the legal requirement for information is to be in writing, such requirementmay be fulfilled by an electronic message that is accessible and intelligible for subsequentreference. The Bill also sets out the criteria for an electronic signature to fulfill the legalrequirements for a signature. At the same time, it is also provided that a digital signaturefulfills the requirements for a seal to be affixed to a document. The Bill also containscomprehensive provisions relating to the communication of electronic messages.INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS IN MOBILE EQUIPMENT (AIRCRAFT) BILL 2006The International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Aircraft) Bill 2006 fulfills the Government’sobligations under the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (“CapeTown Convention”) and the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in MobileEquipment On Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment (“Aircraft Protocol”). Malaysia depositedher instrument of accession to both the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft Protocol on2 November 2005. Thus the said Convention and Protocol entered into force in Malaysiaon 1 March 2006. The authoritative text of the proposed Act is the English language.ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS MALAYSIA REPORT 2005/2006Through this Bill the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft Protocol shall have the force oflaw in Malaysia. The Bill provides that the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft Protocolshall apply on matters specific to aircraft objects, which comprise of any airframe, aircraftengine and helicopters as defined under Article 1(2) of the Aircraft Convention. The Billalso specifies the relevant courts for the purposes of the Cape Town Convention and theAircraft Protocol.The Bill adopts provisions to govern aspects that include the registration of aircraft, buying,selling, leasing and financing of aircraft and engines, as well as issues relating to default,remedies, insolvency and priorities.101