Heritage Conservation Legislations in Malaysia
Generally, heritage conservation legislation in Malaysia could be divided into two jurisdiction levels, Federal level and State levels. In Malaysia, laws made by Parliament are called Acts while laws made by the State Assemblies are called Enactments. Currently at the Federal level, three acts may directly and indirectly deals with the conservation of built heritage in the country, they are:
1)Act 645: The National Heritage Act 2005;
2)Act 171: Local Government Act 1976;and
3)Act 172: Town and Country Planning Act 1976.
Meanwhile, there are another four legislation that applicable in the certain states in Malaysia:
1)Act 267: Federal Territory Act 1982- for federal territory states such as Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya;
2)The Preservation and Conservation of Culture Heritage of Melaka Enactment 1988- for the State of Melaka;
3)The Johore Enactment No.7 1988- for the State of Johore;and
4)The Sarawak Cultural Heritage Ordinance 1993- for the State of Sarawak.
In addition to the above legislation, conservation in Malaysia also referring to the prominent international charters such as the ICOMOS Venice Charter (1964) and the ICOMOS Burra Charter (1999). This is to ensure that all conservation works in the country confirm to the international standard required under the conservation norms.
1)Act 645: The National Heritage Act 2005;
2)Act 171: Local Government Act 1976;and
3)Act 172: Town and Country Planning Act 1976.
Meanwhile, there are another four legislation that applicable in the certain states in Malaysia:
1)Act 267: Federal Territory Act 1982- for federal territory states such as Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya;
2)The Preservation and Conservation of Culture Heritage of Melaka Enactment 1988- for the State of Melaka;
3)The Johore Enactment No.7 1988- for the State of Johore;and
4)The Sarawak Cultural Heritage Ordinance 1993- for the State of Sarawak.
In addition to the above legislation, conservation in Malaysia also referring to the prominent international charters such as the ICOMOS Venice Charter (1964) and the ICOMOS Burra Charter (1999). This is to ensure that all conservation works in the country confirm to the international standard required under the conservation norms.
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