Malaysia legislation
Section 20
Section 20
(1)
Where any ancient monument or historical site is on private property, the
Government may ―
(a)
make arrangements with the owner or occupier thereof for its preservation, inspection and maintenance and for such purpose make a contribution towards the cost of carrying out any works of repair or
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conservation which it deems necessary and which the owner or occupier may be willing to undertake:
Provided that where such a contribution towards the cost of carrying out such works is made, such works shall be carried out in accordance with such directions as the Director may give; or
(b)
acquire the site in accordance with the provision of any written law relating to the acquisition of land for a public purpose for the time being in force in the State; or
(c)
in the case of an ancient monument, remove the whole or any part thereof making good any damage done to the site or to buildings thereon by such removal and paying compensation therefor:
Provided that the amount of such compensation shall be fixed by agreement, or in the case of dispute, shall be submitted to a Magistrate of the First Class.
Inspection of ancient monuments and historical sites.