Malaysia legislation

Section 29

Section 29

“Declaration of marine park or marine reserve

Section 41a of the principal Act is amended by substituting for subsection (2) the following subsection:

“(2) The National Advisory Council for Marine Park and

Marine Reserve shall consist of the following members to be appointed by the Minister:

(a)

the Secretary General of the Ministry charged with the responsibility for fisheries;

(b)

a representative of the State Government concerned;

(c)

a representative of the Ministry charged with the responsibility for finance;

(d)

a representative of the Ministry charged with the responsibility for environment;

(e)

a representative of the Ministry or Agency charged with the responsibility for tourism;

(f)

a representative of the Department or Agency charged with the responsibility for national security;

(g)

a representative of the Marine Department of

Malaysia;

(h)

a representative of the Department of Fisheries of

Malaysia;

(i)

a representative of the Department of Wildlife and

National Parks (PERHILITAN);

(j)

a representative of the public university or research institute or a person who has knowledge and experience in relation to research matter;

(k)

a representative of the non-governmental organization;

(l)

a representative of the State parks; and

(m)

any other member to be appointed from time to time.”.

Amendment of section 41b