Malaysia legislation

Section 44

of *FISHERIES ACT 1985

Section 44

General in writing—

(a)

any spring-gun, spear gun, spearfishing equipment, harpoon or suction gun; or

(b)

any other kind of weapon potentially harmful to any aquatic plant life, aquatic animal life or to the coral reef structure.

(2)

The use of any weapon referred to in subsection (1) from beyond the limits of the marine park or marine reserve and aimed at or directed into the marine park or marine reserve is also prohibited.

Power to make regulations