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Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955

18Continuation of Malay customs

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18 Continuation of Malay customs

The institutions, customs and usages of the Malay residents of the Territory shall, subject to any law in force in the Territory from time to time, be permitted to continue in existence.

Previous section17Grant of pardon, remission etc.

Next section18AExemption from customs duty of goods produced in the Territory