Malaysia legislation
Section 184
Section 184
(2)
Where –
(a)
an employee of the State Government; or
(b)
an agent authorised under subsection (1), conducts exploration for minerals on any land other than State land, he shall be liable to pay compensation –
(i)
in the case of alienated or occupied land, to the owner thereof;
and
(ii)
in the case of reserved land or reserved forest area, to the officer for the time being having the control thereof, for any loss, damage or disturbance caused by such exploration.
(3)
Where there is a dispute between the parties with regard to the amount of compensation payable under subsection (2), the matter shall be referred to the High
Court for a decision.
(4)
No agent authorised under subsection (1) to conduct exploration for minerals may be granted a mining lease on any land which such agent has explored on behalf of the State Government.
Removal of dredging machine from one block of mining land to another.