Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984
| Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of Malaysia | |
| |
| Citation | Act 304 |
| Territorial extent | Malaysia |
| Passed by | Dewan Rakyat |
| Passed | 6 April 1984 |
| Passed by | Dewan Negara |
| Passed | 25 April 1984 |
| Royal assent | 27 June 1984 |
| Commenced | 1 February 1985 [P.U. (B) 44/1985] |
| Legislative history | |
| First chamber: Dewan Rakyat | |
| Introduced by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi - Minister in the Prime Minister's Department |
| First reading | 13 March 1984 |
| Second reading | 6 April 1984 |
| Third reading | 6 April 1984 |
| Second chamber: Dewan Negara | |
| Member(s) in charge | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi - Minister in the Prime Minister's Department |
| First reading | 9 April 1984 |
| Second reading | 25 April 1984 |
| Third reading | 25 April 1984 |
| Repeals | |
| Radioactive Substances Act 1968 [Act 17 of 1968] | |
| Related legislation | |
| Strategic Trade Act 2010 | |
| Keywords | |
| Atomic energy, Atomic Energy Licensing Board, Nuclear material, Radioactive material | |
| Status: In force | |
Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Malay: Akta Pelesenan Tenaga Atom 1984) is the main legislation that governs the use of atomic energy and nuclear materials in Malaysia. It also established the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB)[a], which oversees the regulation and licensing of nuclear installation, radioactive material, nuclear material, and irradiating apparatus in Malaysia.[1][2]
Legal provisions
There are a total of 71 sections under this Act, which are divided into 10 parts:[1]
- Part I: Preliminary
- Part II: Atomic Energy Licensing Board
- Part III: Control and Licensing
- Part IV: Cancellation, Supension and Renewal of Licenses
- Part V: Health and Safety
- Part VI: Disposal of Radioactive Waste
- Part VII: Appeals
- Part VIII: Powers of Seizure and Arrest, Offences and Forfeiture
- Part IX: Liability for Nuclear Damage
- Part X: General
Licensing
Under Section 15 and 16 of the Act, the AELB handles the licensing of all non-medical-related nuclear activities, while the licensing power of medical-related nuclear activities or apparatus is delegated to the Director General of Health under the Health Ministry.[3]
Note
- ^ Now Department of Atomic Energy of Malaysia (Atom Malaysia) since June 2022.
References
- ^ a b "Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 [Act 304]" (PDF). Federal Legislation. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Sue Suet Yan, Daphne; Sivanantham, Dhanya Laxmi (8 November 2023). "A Comprehensive Overview of Atomic Energy Licensing in Malaysia". Azmi & Associates. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Jamal, Noriah; Abdul Rashid, Faisal Izwan; Baharuddin, Bashillah; Sidid Omar, Mohd Azmi; Raja Hedar, Raja Jamal; Abu Bakar, Abdul Quddoos; Zolkaffly, Muhammed Zulfakar; Mat Sali, Siti Syarina; Abdul Kadir, Aisya Raihan (2019). Overview on the Development of Utilisation of Nuclear Technology in Malaysia. Research and Development Seminar Nuklear Malaysia 2018, Bangi (Malaysia), 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2018. Bangi (Malaysia): Malaysian Nuclear Agency. pp. 271–275. ISBN 978-967-9970-62-3 – via IAEA International Nuclear Information System.
External links
- Full text of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 as of 1 December 2011
- Official website of the Department of Atomic Energy of Malaysia