Section 3
of Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1984
Section 3
(1)
The exclusive economic zone of Malaysia, as proclaimed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong vide P.U. (A) 115/1980, is an area beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea of Malaysia and, subject to subsections (2) and (4), extends to a distance of two hundred nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.
(2)
Where there is an agreement in force on the matter between
Malaysia and a State with an opposite or adjacent coast, questions relating to the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that agreement.
(3)
(Deleted by Act A1277)
(4)
Where, having regard to international law, State practice or an agreement referred to in subsection (2), the Yang di-Pertuan Agong considers it necessary so to do, he may by order published in the
Gazette alter the limits of the exclusive economic zone determined in accordance with subsection (1).
Sovereign rights in, and jurisdiction over, the exclusive economic zone