Malaysia legislation

Section 6

of PATHOLOGY LABORATORY ACT 2007

Section 6

In deciding whether or not to grant an approval to establish or maintain a pathology laboratory, the Director General shall consider the following matters:

(a)

the class and speciality to be provided;

(b)

the extent to which the pathology laboratory is already available in an area;

(c)

the need for the pathology laboratory in an area;

(d)

the future need for the pathology laboratory in an area; or

(e)

any other matter which in his opinion is relevant.

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Reasons for refusal to grant approval