Section 24

to promote, by such means, or the provision of such services, as the Board may deem desirable better conditions for the producers of any product in respect of which such Board was established, and the increase of the production and the improvement of the quality of any product, through the conservation or proper utilization of natural resources and the more economic production, inspection, grading, preparation or marketing of such product;

to control, manage and administer the Fund established in respect of the Board and for the purpose to hold the moneys, property and investments of such Fund;

to formulate objectives, policies and priorities for the development and administration of the industry of any product in respect of which such Board was established;

to implement policies and developmental programs to ensure the viability and sustainability of the industry of any product in respect of which such Board was established;

to give assistance to any corporation, body or person for the development of the industry of any product in respect of which such Board was established, including financial aid by way of grants, subsidies, loan or otherwise;

to cooperate with or act as agent or managing agent of, or otherwise act in association with or on behalf of, the Government or any corporation, body or person on all relevant matters relating to the industry of any product in respect of which such Board was established;

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to liaise and coordinate with other bodies within or outside Malaysia as it deems necessary to further enhance the industry of any product in which such Board was established;

to provide technical, advisory, consultancy and any other services in relation to the industry of any product in respect of which such Board was established;

to undertake and coordinate such activities as it deems necessary for the purpose of protecting and furthering the interests of the industry of any product in respect of which such Board was established;

to appoint agents, experts or other person to do any act required to be done in the execution of its functions or for the better carrying out of the provisions of this

Enactment;

to gather information and maintain records of all relevant matters relating to the industry of any product in respect of which the Board is established;

to issue licenses, certificates, permits and approvals as may be required under this Enactment; and

to carry out all activities which appears to the Board to be requisite, advantageous or convenient for or in connection with the performance of its functions under this

Enactment.

Power to impose levy.