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Protected Areas and Protected Places Act, 1959 (Act No. 298 of 1959).

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for protected areas and places.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Management/conservation Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act prescribes steps necessary for the protection of any protected area or protected place declared to be so by the Minister. No person shall be in the premises of protected places unless in possession of a pass-card or permit issued by an authorized officer.

Full text
English
Website
www.agc.gov.my