Malaysia legislation
Section 18
Section 18
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(a)
paying any expenditure lawfully incurred by the Council;
(b)
paying the remuneration, allowances and other expenses of the members of the Board, committees and employees of the Council;
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(c)
financing research activities in relation to the development of the media industry;
(d)
paying any membership fees to any bodies or associations, within or outside of Malaysia, of which the Council is a member as the Board may determine;
(e)
making contributions to bodies or organizations, within or outside Malaysia, related to journalism activities as the Board may determine; and
(f)
paying any other expenses, costs or expenditure in relation to the procurement of goods and services, including the engagement of consultants, fees and legal costs and other fees and costs, properly incurred or accepted by the Council in the performance of its functions and exercise of its powers under this Act.
(2)
Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(e), any contributions to bodies or organizations outside Malaysia shall be subject to the approval of the Minister.