24 Laws of Malaysia Act 332 (3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), copyright shall subsist, subject to this Act, in every work eligible for copyright if the work is made in Malaysia. Qualification for protection of performer 10a.  Performers’ right shall subsist in every performances of which the performer is— (a) a citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia; or (b) not a citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia but whose performance— (i) takes place in Malaysia; (ii) is incorporated in sound recordings that are protected under this Act; or (iii) has not been fixed in a sound recording but is included in a broadcast qualifying for protection under this Act. Copyright in works of Government, Government organizations and international bodies 11. (1) Copyright shall subsist in every work which is eligible for copyright and which is made by or under the direction or control of the Government and such Government organizations or international bodies as the Minister may by order prescribe. (2) Section 10 shall not be taken to confer copyright on works to which this section applies. Administration of Government copyright 12. Where the copyright in any work is vested in the Government, the Ministry or Department concerned with the copyright shall be responsible for the administration and control of that copyright on behalf of the Government: Provided that the Ministry or Department concerned may authorize the Director of National Archives to administer and control that copyright on behalf of the Government.