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(7) The Agency shall not be liable in any way for any loss
incurred as a result of the revocation of an endorsement under
this section, and no cause of action shall lie against the Agency
or the Government in respect of such revocation.

(8) All Ministries, Government institutions or agencies and the
Federal Government linked companies shall take into consideration
of the innovative product or service in their procurement
activities.

PART VII

MISCELLANEOUS
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Obligation of secrecy

38. (1) Except for any of the purposes of this Act or for the
purpose of any civil or criminal proceedings under any written
law, no member of the Council or committee, officer or employee
of the Agency, or any person invited to attend any meeting of
the Council or committee shall disclose any information which
has been obtained by him in the course of his duties and which
is not published in pursuance of this Act.

(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence
and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one
million ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five
years or to both.

Public Authorities Protection Act 1948

39. The Public Authorities Protection Act 1948 [Act 198] shall
apply to any action, suit, prosecution or proceedings against the
Agency or against any member of the Council, any member of
the committee or any officer, employee, Innovation Ambassador
or agent of the Agency, in respect of any act, neglect, default or
omission done by it or him in such capacity.