6. Powers of the Authority

Subject to and for the purposes of this Act, the powers of the

Authority shall include power—

to carry on all activities, particularly activities which are commercial or industrial in nature, activities relating to trade, investment, logistics, tourism, infrastructure and activities of research and training, the carrying on whereof appears to it to be requisite, advantageous or convenient for or in connection with the performance of its functions;

to initiate and carry out studies of possible development and redevelopment areas and to propose plans outlining development or redevelopment activities and surveys to determine if the undertaking and carrying out of development or redevelopment projects are feasible;

to require—

all relevant Government Entities to give such assistance and submit such information in their possession as may be required by the Authority in order for the Authority to carry out the functions mentioned in paragraph 5(c); and

to co-ordinate development, including the development of property, infrastructure and public amenities in the

to make recommendations to the State Authority of Johore and local authorities within the Iskandar Development

to co-operate with or act as authorized agent of, or otherwise act in association with or on behalf of, any

to directly or indirectly approach any investor or potential investor, whether local or foreign, in order to promote investment in the Iskandar Development Region;

to promote and co-ordinate the carrying on of the activities mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) by any Government

to establish or expand, or promote the establishment or expansion of, companies or other bodies to carry on any of the activities mentioned in paragraphs (a) and

either under the control or partial control of the

to underwrite or otherwise acquire and hold any securities and to dispose of the securities on such terms and conditions as the Authority may determine;

subject to and in accordance with any written law, to establish, manage and operate any investment fund, whether relating to property, stock, shares or otherwise, and to dissolve the investment fund on such terms and conditions as the Authority may determine;

to apply for and accept the alienation or transfer of land within the Iskandar Development Region for development;

to dispose of capital assets and to use the proceeds from such disposal;

to appoint such agents as it may deem fit for the purpose of performing its functions;

to impose fees, costs, levies, contributions or any other charges as it deems fit for giving effect to any of its functions or powers; and

to do all things expedient or necessary for or incidental to the performance of its functions under this Act.