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Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 325 1985, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1985.

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As at 1 December 2011

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Date of Royal Assent ... ...

... ... 31 December 1985

Date of publication in the Gazette

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Act 325

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Preamble

  1. An Act under Article 2 of the Federal Constitution to alter a part of the boundary between the States of Kedah and Penang. [1 June 1986, P.U. (B) 242/1986]

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  1. WHEREAS it has been agreed between the State of Kedah and the State of Penang that part of the existing boundary between the said States be altered;

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  1. WHEREAS the Conference of Rulers has consented to this Act; AND WHEREAS the State of Kedah and the State of Penang have expressed their consent to this Act by the Alteration of Boundary (Kedah and Penang) Enactment No. 3 of 1985 of Kedah and the Alteration of Boundary (State of Penang) Enactment No. 1 of 1985 of Penang; BE IT ENACTED by the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong with the advice and consent of the Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Short title

This Act may be cited as the Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985.

6 Laws of Malaysia ACT 325

Alteration of boundary between the State of Kedah and the State of Penang

(1)

That part of the boundary between the State of Kedah and the State of Penang which runs along the Muda River is altered to one running along the centre line of the Muda River channel as the River flowed immediately before the commencement of this Act, the said alteration to the boundary being shown in the deposited Plans identified by reference to

Gazette Plans Nos. PW 1000 to PW 1008 being the Plans—

(a)

certified by the Director of Survey, Kedah/Perlis, and the Director of Survey, Penang, respectively as the approved and correct Plans of the boundary as so altered and the surrounding area; and

(b)

dated and deposited in the office of the Director of

Survey, Kedah/Perlis, and the Director of Survey,

Penang, respectively.

(2)

In the event of any change in the course of the Muda

River due to the natural and gradual process of erosion and accretion, the boundary shall follow the changed course of the River along the centre line of the river channel.

Exclusion of a part of Penang from Penang and the inclusion of that part in Kedah

That part of the State of Penang which comprises—

(a)

the Muda River extending from the centre line of the Muda River channel to the north bank of the

River; and

(b)

the area shaded green in the deposited Plan No. PW

1003 referred to in section 2;

(hereinafter in this Act referred to as “the said area”) shall, in consequence of the aforesaid alteration of the boundary—

(aa) cease to form part of the State of Penang and the

State Authority of Penang shall relinquish and

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cease to exercise any sovereignty over the said area, and all powers and jurisdiction of the State

Authority of Penang and the Legislature of the State of Penang in and in respect thereof shall come to an end; and

(bb) form part of and vest in the State of Kedah, and the

Ruler of the State of Kedah shall exercise sovereignty, power and jurisdiction in and in respect thereof, and the Legislature of the State of

Kedah shall exercise its legislative power in and in respect thereof.

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Common questions

What is Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985?
Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 325 1985, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1985.
Is Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 still in force?
Yes — Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 is currently in force.
When did Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 take effect?
Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 was first recorded in 1985.
How many sections does Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 have?
Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 contains 3 sections.
Where can I read the official version of Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985?
The official text of Kedah and Penang (Alteration of Boundary) Act 1985 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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