Malaysia legislation
Section 4
Section 4
(1)
The Director shall be generally responsible for the carrying into effect of the provisions of this Enactment and in particular but without derogating from the generality of this provision his duties and functions shall include –
(a)
advising the Minister on the formulation of conservation and management policies for wildlife and wildlife habitats;
(b)
advising the
Minister on the establishment of Wildlife
Sanctuaries, Conservation Areas and Wildlife Hunting Areas;
(c)
the implementation and administration of international conventions relating to wildlife or its habitats to which Malaysia has acceded on behalf of the State and the meeting of other international or bilateral obligations which are binding on the
State;
(d)
the resolution of any dispute arising from the establishment of a
Wildlife Sanctuary, a Conservation Area or a Wildlife Hunting
Area under this Enactment and the negotiation of appropriate compensation where applicable;
(e)
the administration of protected areas established under this
Enactment including the preparation and implementation of management plans;
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(f)
the conservation of all wildlife with particular attention to endangered or threatened species and also the protection and, where needed, the restoration of wildlife habitats;
(g)
the carrying out, encouragement and coordination of research into wildlife and its habitats and the compilation of statistics concerning the fauna and flora of the State;
(h)
the control of the exploitation of wildlife resources including –
(i)
hunting;
(ii)
trade in animals, animal products including meat and plants;
(iii)
farming of animals and cultivation of plants;
(iv)
tourism and recreational facilities related to wildlife;
(i)
the promotion of public awareness relating to wildlife and its habitats and their conservation and for that purpose the provision and dissemination of information and the provision of education and educational materials;
(j)
the giving of advice on wildlife and wildlife habitat conservation to
Government Departments, local authorities and members of the public;
(k)
liaison with the
Federal
Government and other
State
Departments for the purpose of avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring the adoption of integrated policies for the protection of wildlife and its habitats;
(l)
liaison with competent authorities in other States of Malaysia and with other countries in the conservation and protection of wildlife and its habitats and the prevention of the smuggling of animals, animal products and plants;
(m)
the giving of such assistance as the Director may consider appropriate to the protection of persons and property from damage caused by animals; and
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(n)
the establishment and administration of zoological gardens.
(2)
The Director shall be subject to the directions of the Minister on matters of policy.
Powers of the Director.