38 Laws of Malaysia Act 588 (3) If none of the parties to the matter objects to the conflict, the member may continue to execute his duties as a member of the Tribunal in relation to that matter. (4) If a party to the matter objects to the conflict, the member shall not continue to execute his duties as a member of the Tribunal in relation to that matter. (5) The failure by a member to disclose his interest in the matter shall subject him to the relevant disciplinary measures under section 20 or 25. Secretary of Appeal Tribunal and other officers 26a.  (1) The Minister shall designate a public officer as a Secretary of the Appeal Tribunal to assist the Appeal Tribunal in carrying out its function under this Act. (2) The Minister may designate such number of other public officers as the Minister thinks fit to assist the Secretary in carrying out his function under subsection (1). (3) For the purpose of this Act, the Secretary and the officers designated under subsection (2) shall be deemed to be officers of the Appeal Tribunal. Obligation of secrecy 26b.  (1) Except for this Part or for the purposes of any civil or criminal proceedings under any written law, or where authorized by the Minister— (a) the Chairman, members of the Appeal Tribunal or any officer of the Appeal Tribunal shall not, during the time he serves as such Chairman, member or officer, disclose any information obtained by him in the course of his duties; and (b) no other person who has, by any means, access to any information or document relating to the affairs of the Appeal Tribunal shall disclose such information or document.