Mineral Development Act 1994, No. 525 Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the inspection and regulation of the exploration and mining of minerals and mineral ores and for other matters connected therewith. Subject Mineral resources, Water Keyword Mining Exploration Minerals Erosion Authorization/permit Institution Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Act entered into force on 1 August 1998. Abstract This Act makes rules concerning the exploration and mining of minerals and mineral ores. It is composed of the following eight Parts: (I) Preliminary; (II) Administration; (III) Regulation of Exploration and Mining; (IV) Accident and Inquiry; (V) Enforcement, Investigation, Evidence, Offences and Penalties; (VI) Miscellaneous; (VII) Regulations; (VIII) Transitional and Saving Provisions. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Mineral Development (Operational Mining Scheme, Plans and Record Books) Regulations, 2007. Legislation | Malaysia | 2007 Keyword: Mining, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Mineral Development (Amendment) Act, 2008. Legislation | Malaysia | 2008 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals Source: FAO, FAOLEX