Drainage Works Act 1954. Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 1954 (1988) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette, 27 October 1988, pp. 1-15. Long titleAn Act relating to drainage works. Subject Water Keyword Waterworks Irrigation Drainage/land reclamation Institution Water charges Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Abstract This Act makes provisions for the declaration of drainage areas by the Government or any State of Malaysia. Article 4 concerns the appointment of a Drainage Board, which shall be in charge for a period of one year. The Board shall make recommendations on the following matters: (a) extension of or alteration in the boundaries of the drainage area; (b) additions to or improvements of existing drainage works; (c) proposals for new drainage works; (d) use of drainage works; (e) stipulation of contracts regarding the construction of drainage works. The appropriate authority shall be bound to act in accordance with the recommendation of the Board. Further provisions concern the imposition of drainage rates and the enforcement of the provisions of the present Act. Full text English