*Fullname: Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1984, Act No. 311 An Act pertaining to the exclusive economic zone and certain aspects of the continental shelf of Malaysia and to provide for the regulations of activities in the zone and on the continental shelf and for matters connected therewith.

• Summary

This legal document contains the Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1984 (Act 311) promulgated by the Malaysian Federal Government (MFG) in 1984. The Act consists of ten parts with each including interpretations of terms, regulations relating to maritime operations, sovereign rights and jurisdictions of the MFG, and the rights & responsibilities of Malaysian vessels, and of foreign vessels. Part I: Preliminary & interpretations of terms. Part II: The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with the interpretation of, the MFG’s sovereign rights in and jurisdiction over, and prohibitions of activities in the EEZ. Part III: Fisheries. Part IV: Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment. Part V: Marine Scientific Research. Part VI: Artificial Islands, Installations and Structures. Part VII: Submarine Cables and Pipelines. Part VIII: Enforcement. Part IX: Offences, Penalties, Legal Proceedings and Compensation. Part X: Miscellaneous.

This Act was adopted in 1984, before the ratification of the 1982 UNCLOS by the Malaysian Federal Government.

• Document: Malaysia Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1984 (Act 311) (English version, adopted from UN Treaty Series)