19A. The minister may conciliate in any trade dispute.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Part, the Minister may, at any time, if he considers it necessary or expedient, take such steps as may be necessary to conciliate in any trade dispute.

19B. Representation in conciliation proceedings.

(1) In any conciliation proceedings under this Part -

(a) an employer who is a party to the trade dispute may represent himself or be represented by his duly authorized employee, or, where he is a member of a trade union of employers be represented by an officer or employee of such trade union of employers, or, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any written law relating to the registration of trade unions, by any official of an organisation of employers registered in Malaysia (not being a trade union of employers);

(b) a trade union of workmen which is a party to the trade dispute may be represented by an officer or employee of such trade union, or, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any written law relating to the registration of trade unions, by any official of an organisation of workmen registered in Malaysia (not being a trade union of workmen),

(2) Save as provided in subsection (1), a party to a trade dispute shall not, in any conciliation proceedings under this Part, be represented by an advocate, adviser, consultant or by any other person whatsoever.