Malaysia legislation

Section 6

of SPORTS DEVELOPMENT (AMENDMENT) ACT 2018

Section 6

Amendment of section 20

(a)

by substituting for subsection (1) the following subsection:

“(1)  The Commissioner shall revoke the registration of a sports body if the Commissioner is satisfied that the sports body—

(a)

is registered as a result of a fraud or a mistake or misrepresentation in any material particular;

or

(b)

is inactive or is no longer a fit and proper entity to be registered to represent its sports in any State or in Malaysia.”; and

(b)

by inserting after subsection (1) the following subsection:

“(1a)  The Commissioner may suspend the registration of a sports body if the Commissioner is satisfied that the sports body—

(a)

fails to comply with any of the conditions imposed by the Commissioner under section 18;

(b)

contravenes any regulations made under this

Act;

(c)

fails or neglects to remedy any malpractice, misconduct or irregularity on the part of its office bearer or its members within the period specified in the written notice given by the Commissioner;

(d)

is uncooperative or obstructive in the implementation of the regulations, policies or guidelines made under or pursuant to the powers under this Act; or

(e)

fails or neglects to carry out any activity and affair of its sports body in accordance with its constitution.”.

Amendment of section 21