Malaysia legislation

Section 58

of PENANG PORT COMMISSION ACT 1955

Section 58

Subject as hereinafter provided, it shall be the duty of the

(a)

to manage and work the former undertaking of the Penang

Harbour Board and the Prai Wharf undertaking of the

Malayan Railway Administration transferred to the

Commission by this Act, and such other property and installations as may be acquired by the Commission;

(b)

to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, adequate and efficient port services and facilities including ferry services at reasonable charges for all users of the port consistent with the best public interest;

(bb) to provide pilotage services within the limits of the port and the approaches to the port;

(c)

to co-ordinate the activities of the port;

(d)

to promote the improvement and development of the port; and

(e)

to execute such works as may be necessary to the performance of the duties prescribed in paragraphs (a) to

(d)

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Additional duties of the Commission