22 Laws of Malaysia ACT 747 PART VII EVIDENCE Inconsistency with the Evidence Act 1950 17. This Part shall have effect notwithstanding inconsistent with the Evidence Act 1950 [Act 56]. anything Statement by any person who is dead, etc. 18. A statement made, whether orally or in writing, in the course of, or for the purposes of, an investigation or inquiry into a security offence by any person who is dead or who cannot be found, or who has become incapable of giving evidence shall be admissible as evidence. Statement by accused 18A. Any statement by an accused whether orally or in writing to any person at any time shall be admissible in evidence. Communications during marriage 18B. (1) A person who is or has been married shall be compelled to disclose any communication made to him during marriage by any person to whom he is or has been married. (2) Such person shall be permitted to disclose any such communication notwithstanding that the person who made it does not consent.