Section 47A
Power of Minister to extend port authority’s functions to other ports
The Minister may by order published in the Gazette extend the functions, powers, duties and jurisdiction of such port authority to another port or ports.
(2)
An order under subsection (1) may provide that the port authority in respect of which it is made shall, in carrying out the administration of the port to which its control, is extended, to include among its members such other persons or persons as may be specified in the order either by name or by office.
(3)
A port authority in respect of which an order is made under subsection (1) shall be deemed for all purposes to be the port authority in respect of the port specified in the order as if it were a port authority established in respect of that port under this Act and shall in carrying out its functions be styled by such name as may be provided in the order.
68 Laws of Malaysia ACT 488
Port authority in carrying out its extended functions shall be deemed to be an independent port authority