Malaysia legislation

Section 34

of State Heritage Enactment 2017

Section 34

(1)

The owner or occupier of a heritage site situated on an alienated land shall permit the Director or any officer authorized by him to enter upon the site to inspect or to carry out any work necessary for the conservation, repair, maintenance and cleanliness as is deemed expedient or necessary.

(2)

The owner or occupier shall be given a notice in writing or not less than seven days of any proposed entry.

(3)

The owner or occupier shall be entitled to claim compensation for any loss or damage suffered or alleged to have been suffered by him by reason of such entry under subsection (1).

(4)

Any dispute as to the amount of compensation shall be referred to the

Minister whose decision shall be final.

Duty to keep heritage site in good repair