Malaysia legislation
Section 7
Section 7
Powers of persons engaged in military manoeuvres
(a)
pass over and encamp, construct military works not of a permanent character and execute military manoeuvres on any land; and
(b)
supply themselves with water from any source, public or private, and may for that purpose, dam up any running water:
Provided that such damming does not interfere with any trade or industry.
(2)
Nothing in this Act shall authorize—
(a)
the taking of water from any source of supply belonging to a private owner or public authority other than the supply shown to be required by those entitled to use such water supply by virtue of this Act; and
(b)
entry on or interference with any dwelling house, place of worship, school, factory, store or premises used for the carrying on of any business or manufacture or any ground attached to any place of worship or school or any premises enclosing or attaching to any dwelling house.
(3)
At the conclusion of any military manoeuvre all military works, dams or other structures made or done under subsection (1)
shall be removed and any damage done to property shall be repaired and the property left as nearly as may be in the same condition as it was prior to the military manoeuvre.
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Laws of Malaysia ACT 295
Military manoeuvres and firing exercises not to be held in catchment area of waterworks