Malaysia legislation
Section 4
Section 4
(a)
to promote the interests of users of railway facilities and services, particularly in respect of rates charged, and the standard or quality thereof;
(b)
to promote and encourage the expansion and improvement of railway systems, railway facilities and services;
(c)
to advise the Minister on all matters relating to policy and planning with respect to railway;
(d)
to issue or refuse a licence in respect of railway operations and services;
(e)
to issue or refuse a licence in respect of railway terminals;
(f)
to issue or refuse a licence in respect of railway operators;
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(g)
to regulate railway operations and railway services;
(h)
to prescribe the minimum safety standard for railways operations;
(i)
to provide for the registration of and to prescribe the minimum qualifications for any railway official entrusted with the charge, control or operation of a railway as the Director considers desirable;
(j)
to perform any other functions and powers that are incidental or consequential to any of its functions and powers under this Enactment.
(2)
In the exercise of his functions and powers under this Enactment, the
Director shall have the powers to issue directions, guidelines or code of practices in writing to any officer or person and such officer or person shall be bound to comply with such directions, guidelines or code of practices.
Power to delegate