Section 58
Repeal
of Factories and Machinery Act 1967
The Machinery Ordinance 1953 of the States of Malaya [F.M. Ord.
of 1953], and the Machinery Ordinance of the State of Sabah [Cap. 75] and all the regulations made thereunder are repealed:
Provided that—
(a)
any appointments made and any exemptions granted under the aforesaid Ordinances shall, so far as they are consistent with this Act, be deemed to have been made or granted by this Act and where applicable under the provisions of this Act shall remain in force until revoked or superseded by any appointment or exemption made under this Act;
(b)
any certificates or written permits to operate any machinery granted under the aforesaid Ordinances shall remain valid as if they have been granted under this Act; and where applicable shall have effect for the period specified therein:
Provided further that, in respect of the State of Sabah this section shall not have effect until the whole of the provisions of this Act are in force in that
State.