Malaysia legislation

Section 39

of Environment Protection Enactment 2002

Section 39

For the purpose connected with any preparation, change or review of any environmental policy or plan under this Enactment, the Director may expressly authorise any environmental enforcement officer to -

(a)

carry out any survey, investigation, test or measurement;

(b)

take samples of any water, air, soil or vegetation; or

(c)

enter or re-enter land or any part thereof;

with or without such assistance, vehicles, appliances, machinery or equipment as is necessary for that purpose, provided that the environmental enforcement officer shall not enter any dwelling house.

Power of entry, seizure and arrest