Malaysia legislation
Section 5
Section 5
Malaysian Health Promotion Board 7
(a)
a Chairman to be appointed by the Prime Minister upon the advice of the Minister of Health;
(b)
a representative of the Ministry of Health nominated by the Minister of Health;
(c)
a representative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports nominated by the Minister of Youth and Sports;
(d)
a representative of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and
Heritage nominated by the Minister of Culture, Arts and
Heritage;
(e)
a representative of the Ministry of Finance nominated by the Minister of Finance;
(f)
two community members from registered non-governmental organizations from the health sector nominated by the
Minister of Health;
(g)
two community members from registered non-governmental organizations from the sport sector nominated by the
Minister of Youth and Sports;
(h)
two community members from registered non-governmental organizations from the culture sector nominated by the
Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage; and
(i)
not more than six members representing professions or possessing expertise relevant to the functions of the Board on the nomination of the Minister.
(2)
The members nominated under paragraph (1)(i) shall include one person from the health promotion sector, one from the health research sector and others from other areas which may include education, law, finance, advertising, social marketing, youth and women’s interests.
(3)
The members nominated under paragraphs (1)(b) to (i) shall be appointed by the Minister.
(4)
The provisions of the Schedule shall apply to the members of the Board.
Tenure of office