Malaysia legislation

Section 3

There is established a National Library of Malaysia (hereinafter referred to as the “Library”) with the following purposes and objectives:

to make available for the use of present and future generations a national collection of library resources;

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to facilitate nation-wide access to library resources available within the country and abroad; and

to provide leadership on matters pertaining to libraries.

Management and control of National Library by the Director

General and powers of Director General