Section 24K
Special power in emergency
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may, on the occurrence of any industrial unrest, strike, lock-out or any other event which gives rise to an emergency or in the interest of public safety, authorize the Minister to—
(a)
suspend the licence of the licensed company, take temporary possession of any aerodrome and operate any airport and aviation services in it through the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia, or in such manner as the Minister thinks fit; or
(b)
withdraw either partially or totally the use of any airport from any person or class of persons or from the public at large.
(2)
If any doubt arises as to the existence of an emergency or whether any act done under subsection (1) was in the interest of public safety, a certificate signed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and exhibited at such places as the Minister deems fit shall be conclusive proof on the point.
(3)
Where the Government takes possession of any aerodrome under paragraph (1)(a), adequate compensation shall be paid.
Civil Aviation 45
Use, occupation, etc., of lands in Malacca and Penang under