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(b) either—
(i) it is verified by the oath of a witness, or of an official of the government of that country; or
(ii) it purports to be sealed with an official or public seal of that country or of a Minister of State, or of a department or official of the government, of that country.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents the proof of any matter, or the admission in evidence of any document, in accordance with any other provision of this Act or any other law of Singapore.

Delegation

43. The Attorney-General may delegate to a public officer any of his powers under this Act.

Regulations

44.—(1) The Minister may make such regulations as are necessary or expedient to give full effect to or for carrying out the provisions of this Act.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations may be made—

(a) to prescribe anything that is required or permitted to be prescribed under this Act; and
(b) to provide that any person who contravenes the regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or to both.

Rules of Court

45. Rules of Court may provide for the practice and procedure in relation to proceedings under this Act and the First Schedule, including the summoning of witnesses, the production of documents, the taking of evidence on oath, the administering of oaths, the payment of expenses and allowances of witnesses.

Amendment of First Schedule

46. The Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, amend the First Schedule.