Malaysia legislation

Section 15

of MALAYSIAN HEALTH PROMOTION BOARD ACT 2006

Section 15

The functions of the Board are—

(a)

to prepare guideline for giving grants, to evaluate grant applications and to disburse grants to any health or health-related organizations;

(b)

to determine the terms and conditions for giving grants or financial assistance from the Fund, including the amounts that may be approved in respect of each application;

(c)

to plan, develop and implement action, plans and programmes for strengthening and developing capacity for health promotion;

(d)

to assess and determine the types and extent of health promotion activities to be supported by the Board;

(e)

to liaise, assist and collaborate with other international organizations with similar missions and objectives for mutual support and development as well as further the development and progress of health promotion in the world; and

(f)

to consult with relevant government agencies and departments and non-governmental organizations affected by the operation of this Act.

Powers of the Board

Section 15 — MALAYSIAN HEALTH PROMOTION BOARD ACT 2006