Section 9 — Land Surveyors Ordinance, 2001

(a)

he is a Malaysian citizen who is permanently residing in Sarawak; and

(b)

he has attained the age of 21 years:

Provided that the Board may in its discretion grant to any person exemption from any of the requirements in paragraph (a) or (b) on such terms and conditions as it deems fit.

(2)

No person who is eligible for registration under subsection

(1)

shall be registered unless he—

(a)

(i)

possesses a degree or equivalent qualification in land surveying from a list of universities or educational institutions published in the Gazette by the Board; or

(ii)

has passed the examinations prescribed by the

Board; or

(iii)

has passed the professional examination recognized by the Board as carrying exemption from the

Board’s examinations and has passed such further examination as the Board may prescribe; and

(b)

has obtained a certificate of competency issued by the

Board as provided for under rules made under section 31; and

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(c)

has duly paid the fees for registration as set out in the

Second Schedule.

(3)

The name of any Government surveyor who is otherwise eligible for registration under this section may be placed upon the

Register without payment of the fees for registration as set out in the

Second Schedule.

Appointment and duties of Registrar