Mineral Development Act 1994 · Updated to 1 Jan 2013 · Part I · Preliminary
1. Short title, commencement and application
Official textFrom Laws of Malaysia Online, unchanged
This Act may be cited as the Mineral Development Act 1994 and shall come into force on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.
mineral
“mineral” means any substance whether in solid, liquid or gaseous form occurring— (a) naturally; (b) as a result of mining in or on the earth; or (c) as a result of mining in or under the sea or sea-bed, formed by or subject to a geological process, but excludes water, “rock material” as defined in the National Land Code and “petroleum” as defined in the Petroleum Mining Act 1966;
This Act shall apply throughout Malaysia; however the
Minister may by order suspend the operation of the whole or any of the provisions of this Act in any State.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for mining and minerals;
Terms defined in s 3
mineral
Defined · s 3“mineral” means any substance whether in solid, liquid or gaseous form occurring— (a) naturally; (b) as a result of mining in or on the earth; or (c) as a result of mining in or under the sea or sea-bed, formed by or subject to a geological process, but excludes water, “rock material” as defined in the National Land Code and “petroleum” as defined in the Petroleum Mining Act 1966;
Minister
Defined · s 3“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for mining and minerals;
Part II
Administration
Part III
Regulation of Exploration and Mining
Part IV
Accident and Inquiry
Part V
Enforcement, Investigation, Evidence, Offences and Penalties
Chapter 1
Enforcement and Investigation
Chapter 2
Evidence
Chapter 3
Offences and Penalties
Chapter 4
General
Part VI
Miscellaneous
Part VII