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Baselines of Maritime Zones Act (Act No. 660).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Act sets out geographical coordinates of base points for the purpose of determining the territorial sea, the continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone of Malaysia.
Baselines form where maritime zones shall be measured are: the low-water line along the coast; the seaward low-water line of a reef; or the low-water line on a low-tide elevation that is situated wholly or partly at a distance not exceeding the breadth of the territorial sea from the mainland or an island.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the declaration of geographical coordinates of base points for the purpose of determining the baselines of Malaysia and for other matters connected therewith.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No