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Laws of Malaysia
ACT 709
(2) Subject to subsection (1), this Act applies to a person in
respect of personal data if—
(a) the person is established in Malaysia and the personal
data is processed, whether or not in the context of
that establishment, by that person or any other person
employed or engaged by that establishment; or
(b) the person is not established in Malaysia, but uses equipment
in Malaysia for processing the personal data otherwise
than for the purposes of transit through Malaysia.
(3) A person falling within paragraph (2)(b) shall nominate
for the purposes of this Act a representative established in
Malaysia.
(4) For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), each of the
following is to be treated as established in Malaysia:
(a) an individual whose physical presence in Malaysia shall
not be less than one hundred and eighty days in one
calendar year;
(b) a body incorporated under the Companies Act 1965
[Act 125];
(c) a partnership or other unincorporated association formed
under any written laws in Malaysia; and
(d) any person who does not fall within paragraph (a), (b)
or (c) but maintains in Malaysia—
(i) an office, branch or agency through which he
carries on any activity; or
(ii) a regular practice.
Non-application
3. (1) This Act shall not apply to the Federal Government and
State Governments.
(2) This Act shall not apply to any personal data processed
outside Malaysia unless that personal data is intended to be further
processed in Malaysia.