Act 102
Banking Act, 1973
PART VI - POWERS OF SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OVER BANKS




Section 35. Production of bank's books and documents.


(1) For the purpose of an investigation under sections 33 and 34, a licensed bank shall afford the Central Bank access ti its books, accounts and documents and shall give such information and facilities as may be required to conduct the investigation:

Provided that the books, accounts and documents shall not be required to be produced at such times and at such places as shall interfere with the proper conduct of the normal daily business of that bank.

(2) Any licensed bank which fails to allow access to its books, accounts and documents or to give information or facilities in accordance with subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every day during which the default continues.

(3) For the purposes of an investigation under sections 33 and 34, all officers and employees of the Central Bank shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Codes applicable [F.M.S.Cap. 45. Sabah Ord. 3/59. Sarawak Cap. 57].



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