4 Laws of Malaysia ACT 88 Section 16A. Certificate by a public officer to be conclusive evidence 17. Communications with foreign agents to be evidence of commission of certain offences 17A. Defence available to a public officer 18. Power to arrest 19. Powers of search and seizure 20. Special powers of investigation 21. Admission of statements in evidence 22. Evidence of accomplice 23. Examination of offenders 24. Protection of informers 25. Liability for offences outside Malaysia 26. Trial of offences 27. Exclusion of public during proceedings 28. Criminal liability of corporation or firm 29. Minister may confer police powers on suitable persons 30. Powers under Criminal Procedure Code not restricted 30A. Regulations 31. Repeal SCHEDULE