Malaysia legislation
Section 4
Section 4
(a)
to formulate policies and plans of action relating to veterans’ affairs;
(b)
to oversee the implementation of policies and plans of action relating to veterans’ affairs;
(c)
to coordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and plans of action relating to veterans with the relevant ministries, government agencies, bodies or organizations and the private sector;
(d)
to advise and make recommendations on the formulation of any legislation or amendment of any existing legislation in order to secure the welfare and interests of the veterans;
(e)
to advise the Government on the issues of veterans’ affairs including the developments at the international level;
(f)
to act as the monitoring body for all veterans associations in Malaysia; and
(g)
to perform any other functions as directed by the Minister for the proper implementation of this Act.
(2)
The Council shall have power to do all things expedient or reasonably necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of its functions.
(3)
The Council shall regulate its own proceedings.
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