Malaysia legislation

Section 55

of ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1990

Section 55

(2)

Notwithstanding anything contained in any licence for a public installation issued under any written law promulgated prior to this Act, no holder of any such licence shall, without the prior approval of the Commission—

(a)

acquire any land or buildings for the purposes of such installation;

(b)

commence any new scheme for the supply of electricity;

(c)

extend any existing installation or area of supply; or

(d)

install any new, or replace any existing plant or equipment for the purposes of such installation.

Failure to comply with this subsection shall render the licensee liable to have his licence revoked at the discretion of the Commission.

Repeal of Electricity Act 1949 and Electrical Inspectorate Act 1983 and savings in respect thereof