Malaysia legislation
Section 9
of MAJLIS ADAT ISTIADAT SARAWAK ORDINANCE, 1977 ( Ord. No. 5/77 )
Section 9
(2)
All moneys received, raised or earned by the Majlis shall be paid forthwith into an account with a licensed bank or other financial institutions in Sarawak after consultation with the State
Financial Authority and credited to a Fund to be called “the Majlis
Adat Istiadat Sarawak Fund” (“the Fund”) which shall be—
(a)
controlled and administered by the Majlis, subject to the direction of the Chief Minister; and
(b)
operated upon by such persons as may be authorized by resolution passed by the Majlis.
(3)
All moneys standing in the credit of the Fund shall be used and devoted solely for the following purposes:
(a)
the payment of the expenses of, or in connected with the administration and management of the Majlis;
(b)
the payment of all expenses necessary for the carrying out of the functions of the Majlis and any purposes authorized by this Ordinance; and
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(c)
such other purposes as the Chief Minister may approve.
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