Section 8
Civil defence forces may be ordered to perform relief and rehabilitation works
of Malaysia Civil Defence Act 1951
ActIn forceProvision 8 of 9
Section 8
(1)
The Chief Commissioner may with the concurrence of the
Minister order the Force or any part thereof to be employed for performance of any relief work or giving protection to, or taking measures for ensuring the safety of the life, person or property of the civilian population in the event of any disaster or impending disaster or for effecting or facilitating their rehabilitation after such disaster.
(2)
Members of the Force employed in pursuance of subsection (1) shall be deemed to perform civil defence duties.
Repeal of rule 28