Mineral Development Act 1994 · Updated to 1 Jan 2013 · Part II · Administration
5. Functions and duties of Director General
Official textFrom Laws of Malaysia Online, unchanged
The Director General shall—
Director General
“Director General” means the Director General of Mines appointed under section 4 and includes any Deputy Director General of Mines;
be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Act;
exercise supervision and control on the safety aspects relating to mines and to the fossicking, panning, exploration, mining, possession, movement, storage and processing of minerals and mineral ores in accordance with this Act;
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;
obtain information on and keep records of operations pertaining to the fossicking, panning, exploration, mining, possession, movement, storage, processing, purchase and sale of minerals and mineral ores;
perform such functions in relation to this Act as the
Minister may from time to time determine; and
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for mining and minerals;
carry on such other activities as may appear to the
Director General requisite, advantageous or convenient for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Terms defined in s 3
Director General
Defined · s 3“Director General” means the Director General of Mines appointed under section 4 and includes any Deputy Director General of Mines;
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 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