Malaysia legislation
Section 9
Section 9
⎯(1)
The Council shall have power to do all things expedient or reasonably necessary for or incidental to the discharge of its functions and exercise of its powers under this Ordinance.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the
Council may⎯
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(a)
provide training facilities and supervise the implementation of training projects and programmes;
(b)
develop, and where necessary, rehabilitate and regenerate raw materials to ensure a sustainable supply for the use of the craft industry;
(c)
assist to provide plant or equipment, required by the craft industry;
(d)
disseminate information to the public on the various aspects of the craft industry;
(e)
conduct research towards raising the standards of the craft industry;
(f)
provide incentives in any form or manner for the craft industry;
(g)
establish centers, workshops, warehouses and other premises for the undertaking of research, development, reference, storage, sale and distribution of products and raw materials and any other activities necessary for the development, promotion and growth of the craft industry;
(h)
carry on the business of producing, marketing, and exporting craft on a commercial basis;
(i)
receive commission or payment in consideration of the services rendered by the Council;
(j)
impose levies, fees or other charges in respect of facilities, services, plant, equipment, goods and raw materials provided by the Council in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under this Ordinance;
(k)
appoint such committees as it thinks desirable to exercise such functions as may be delegated to them by the Council or to examine and report to the Council on any matter arising out of or connected with any of its functions and powers under this
Ordinance;
(l)
receive gifts and donations of whatever kind or form from any lawful sources in relation to the craft industry;
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(m)
provide grants, contributions, loans, scholarships or other assistance to its officers and employees or any other persons or bodies for purposes of study, research, training or exposure in connection with the craft, subject to such terms and conditions as the Council may impose;
(n)
enter into contracts, joint ventures, collaborations or other arrangements with any other persons or bodies on matters relating to development and promotion of craft;
(o)
subject to Section 11(1)(b) of the Statutory Bodies
(Financial and Accounting Procedure), 1995 [Cap. 15], apply and seek loans, grants, funds and other financial assistance from the
Government or other sources whether within or outside Sarawak for the purposes of this Ordinance;
(p)
print, publish, reproduce and circulate any book, pamphlet, magazine, music, play, script or other written materials including video and audio material and information relating to craft;
(q)
organize courses, seminars, exhibitions, demonstrations and other events for the dissemination of knowledge and information relating to the craft industry;
(r)
invest any fund of the Council in any bank or other financial institutions licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]; and
(s)
certify the authenticity of Sarawak craft for development and promotion.
Direction by Minister