Malaysian-controlled aircraft "Malaysian-controlled aircraft" means an aircraft- (a) which is for the time being registered in Malaysia; or (b) which, being for the time being registered in some other country, is for the time being chartered by demise to a person who, or to persons each of whom, satisfies the following requirements, namely- (i) that he is a person qualified to be the owner of a legal or beneficial interest in an aircraft registered in Malaysia; and (ii) that he resides or has his principal place of business in Malaysia; ACT 307 - AVIATION OFFENCES ACT 1984 2. Interpretation.