Malaysia legislation
Section 12
Section 12
(2)
Upon failure by the holder of a proprietary mining licence or mining lease to comply with the approved operational mining scheme, the Director shall inquire into the matter and may order the holder of such licence or lease to —
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(a)
undertake all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the approved operational mining scheme; or
(b)
suspend development work or mining until the necessary measures are taken to comply with the approved operational mining scheme.
(3)
Any measures taken to comply with an order issued under subsection (2) shall not operate to relieve any holder of such licence or lease from any liability arising under subsection (1).
Good and safe practices and environmental standards