Section 19

ensure the right of the Government, if it so desires, to participate or be represented in the marine scientific research project, especially on board research vessels and other craft or scientific research installations, when practicable, without payment of any remuneration to the scientists of Malaysia and without obligation to contribute towards the costs of the project;

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provide the Government with preliminary reports, as soon as practicable, and with the final results and conclusions after the completion of the research;

undertake to provide access for the Government, at its request, to all data and samples derived from the project and likewise to furnish it with data which may be copied and samples which may be divided without detriment to their scientific value;

if requested, provide the Government with an assessment of such data, samples and research results or provide assistance in their assessment or interpretation;

ensure, unless otherwise specified by the Government, that the research results are made internationally available through appropriate national or international channels, as soon as practicable;

inform the Government immediately of any major change in the research programme;

unless otherwise agreed, remove the scientific research installations or equipment once the research is completed.

This section is without prejudice to the conditions established by the Government for the exercise of its discretion to give or withhold consent pursuant to section 16 or 17, as the case may be, including requiring prior agreement for making internationally available the research results of a project of direct significance for the exploration and exploitation of natural resources.

Suspension or cessation of marine scientific research activities