Water Ordinance, 1994. Country/Territory Malaysia Territorial subdivision Sarawak Document type Legislation Date 1994 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Framework law Water supply Basin/catchment/watershed Waterworks Protection of environment Potable water Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Groundwater Surface water Certification Inspection Inland waters Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Ordinance shall come into force on the 1st day of January, 1998. Abstract This Ordinance is enacted to regulate the conservation, protection, development and management of water resources of the Sarawak State and the supply and distribution of water and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. The Ordinance consists of 53 Sections divided into 8 Parts. Full text English Website lawnet.sarawak.gov.my