Malaysia legislation
Section 41
Section 41
(1)
Within a river reserve or shore reserve or on, in or above a water body it is an offence to undertake, without the approval in writing of the Director, any activity which involves—
(a)
the removal of natural vegetation or the removal or deposition of material;
(b)
the erection of a structure or building; or
(c)
the carrying out of a commercial or agricultural activity, unless the activity is of a type which the Director has declared in writing does not require approval.
(2)
If, in the Director’s opinion, an activity or a structure or building, within a river reserve or shore reserve, or a water body adjacent to that land, is causing a reduction in the volume or flow of water or the degradation of the quality of water or the aquatic environment, the Director may direct the person undertaking the activity or the owner or occupier of the structure or building, in writing—
(a)
to modify or cease the activity; or
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(b)
to modify, relocate or remove the structure or building.
Director to carry out work.