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Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority Act 1990, No. 440

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to give effect to an agreement on the establishment and operation of the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority and to make provisions connected therewith.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Access right Concession Environmental planning Inspection Institution Management/conservation Mining Pollution control Zoning Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act came into force on 23 January 1991.
Abstract

By enacting the present Act, Malaysia has given effect to the Agreement on the Constitution and Other Matters Relating to the Establishment of the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority, which was signed on 30 May 1990 by the Government of Malaysia and the Kingdom of Thailand. The Act consists of thirteen Parts, as follows: (I) Preliminary; (II) Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority; (III) The Joint Development Area; (IV) Royalty; (V) Financial Provisions; (VI) The Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority Fund; (VII) Contract for Exploration and Exploitation; (VIII) Regulations; (IX) Officers and Jurisdiction of Courts; (X) Jurisdiction; (XI) Rights in Superjacent Waters; (XII) Offences and Penalties; (XIII) General.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (Standards of Petroleum Operations) Regulations 1997

Legislation | Malaysia | 1997

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil, Pollution control, Exploration, Deep sea bed, Contract/agreement, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Oil pollution, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX