Malaysia legislation

Section 25

of Sabah State Records And Archives Enactment 2007

Section 25

The Director may authorize the disposal of any public records or classes of public records which -

(a)

by reason of their number, kind or routine nature, do not in his opinion posses any archival value;

(b)

are not required for reference purposes in any public office after –

(i)

action on public records are completed;

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(ii)

the expiration of such period as may be agreed upon between the

Director and the administrative head of that public office; or

(c)

their physical condition does not permit their continued preservation.

Records disposal schedule

Section 25 — Sabah State Records And Archives Enactment 2007