11. Sentences which Courts of Magistrates may pass

Without prejudice to any provision of any other written law conferring special jurisdiction on Courts of Magistrates, such Courts may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or, where the Chief Justice by notification published in the Gazette confers upon any Magistrate special jurisdiction, then in a Court presided over by such Magistrate, the sentence may be increased to imprisonment for a term of 7 years or a fine of $10,000.

A Court of a Magistrate may pass any lawful sentence, combining any of the sentences which it is authorised by law to pass.

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan may limit the jurisdiction of any Magistrate.