71. Power of Director General to summon witnesses.

(l) The Director General may summon before him any person who he has reason to believe is able to give any information—

(a) as to the existence of or as to the operations of any trade union or suspected trade union, which is not registered under this Act; or

(b) as to the activities of any registered trade union.

(2) The person so summoned shall attend at the hour and place in the summons specified, and produce all documents in his custody, possession or power relating to such trade union or suspected trade union, and answer truthfully all questions which the Director General may put to him.

(3) The Director General may administer oaths to and examine on oath any person summoned before him under this section.

(4) Any person who refuses to comply with such order or who obstructs compliance with such order may be arrested and detained in custody and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred ringgit.

(5) No statement made by a person summoned before the Director General under this section shall subject him to any arrest or criminal prosecution, or be proved against him in any criminal proceeding, except a prosecution for failing to answer truthfully under this sectional