Malaysia legislation

Section 9

of ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (AMENDMENT) ACT 2015

Section 9

Section 9 of the principal Act is amended—

(a)

in subsection (1)—

(i)

by substituting for the words “Subject to such exemptions as may be prescribed” the words

“Subject to any exemptions as may be granted”;

and

(ii)

in the English language text, by substituting for the words “terms of a licence expressly” the words “terms and conditions of a licence as may be prescribed”;

(b)

in subsection (2), by inserting before the word “conditions”

the words “terms and”;

(c)

by inserting after subsection (2a) the following subsections:

“(2b)  Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Commission may grant a licence upon payment of fees and upon such conditions as appear to be requisite or expedient having regard to the duties imposed by section 4 in respect of any installation as may be prescribed.

(2c)

The Commission may, from time to time, issue codes, guidelines or directions in respect of any installation.”; and

(d)

by inserting after subsection (6) the following subsection:

“(7)  The Commission may, with the approval of the Minister, at any time—

(a)

impose any additional terms or conditions on the licences, including existing licences; or

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(b)

amend any terms or conditions imposed on the licences, in accordance with the procedure as may be prescribed.”.

New sections 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d and 9e