Section 98
Temporary registration of foreign person
of Gas Supply Regulations 2023
Subject to these Regulations and the conditions as the Panel may think fit to impose, the Panel may, upon payment of the fee prescribed in Part II of the Third
Schedule, issue a temporary Certificate of Competency to a foreign person.
(2)
A foreign person may be considered for the issuance of the temporary Certificate of Competency if he satisfies the Panel —
(a)
that he possesses the necessary qualification and skill which is recognised for the practice of gas engineering in the country where he normally practises;
(b)
that he possesses the necessary expertise and his physical presence is required in Malaysia; and
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(c)
that he has the necessary work permit issued by the relevant authority.
(3)
Notwithstanding subregulation (2), before a person may be considered for the purpose of temporary registration as a Gas Engineer, he shall be registered temporarily as a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers under the
Registration of Engineers Act 1967.
(4)
The Commission may issue a temporary Certificate of Competency for a period not exceeding twelve months.
(5)
A foreign person whose Certificate of Competency has expired may apply for renewal subject to the provisions of these Regulations and the Commission may renew the Certificate as he deems fit.
(6)
For the purpose of these Regulations, “foreign person” means a person who is not a citizen or a permanent resident of Malaysia.