Section 11
Sentences which Courts of Magistrates may pass
(1)
Without prejudice to any provision of any other written law conferring special jurisdiction on Courts of Magistrates, such Courts may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or, where the Chief Justice by notification published in the Gazette confers upon any Magistrate special jurisdiction, then in a Court presided over by such Magistrate, the sentence may be increased to imprisonment for a term of 7 years or a fine of $10,000.
(2)
A Court of a Magistrate may pass any lawful sentence, combining any of the sentences which it is authorised by law to pass.
(3)
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan may limit the jurisdiction of any Magistrate.
Power of Magistrates to sentence to imprisonment in default of fine
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