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Today in 2022, AELB is renamed to be the Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia) due to the fact that since its establishment in 1985, this department is not known to have a name of its own. The Atomic Energy Licensing Board, whereby the "Board" by all definition only refers to the 5 board
263:, to implement or provide for the execution of obligations arising out of agreements, conventions or treaties relating to nuclear or atomic matters of which Malaysia is a party if the treaty, convention or treaty is connected with the purpose - the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984; and 256:- to establish, maintain and develop scientific cooperation with any body, institution or other organization relating to nuclear matters or atomic energy as the Board deems fit for the purposes of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984; 339: 266:- to do other matters arising or arising out of the functions of this Board under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 which is not contrary to the meaning of the Act, whether directed or not directed by the Minister. 186:
was drafted. This bill was then passed in Parliament in April 1984, as the Atomic Energy Licensing Act (Act 304). In line with Section 3 of the Act 304, Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) was established under the
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on 1 February 1985. AELB acts as an enforcement authority for the implementation of the Act. However, on 27 October 1990, AELB was then placed under the
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To ensure all atomic energy activities are safe, secured and safeguarded (3S's) for protecting the public, workers and environment.
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and the progress of its development, particularly on the implications of the development for Malaysia.
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An effective regulatory body for safety, security and safeguards in atomic energy activities.
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Ministry of Energy, Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment (Malaysia)
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members. At the same time the Director General of this department also acts as an
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To regulate the use of atomic energy for nation's wealth and well being.
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Official Facebook of Atomic Energy Licensing Board, Malaysia (AELB)
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Official Website of Atomic Energy Licensing Board, Malaysia (AELB)
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Control over the use of radioactive substances began in 1968, when
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Atom Malaysia's functions as set forth in Act 304 are as follows:
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Batu 24, Jalan Dengkil, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia
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Government department
www.aelb.gov.my
government agency
Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
atomic energy
Malaysia
Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984
Public Service Department
Director General
regulatory authority
Dengkil
Penang state
Kedah state
Johor state
Terengganu State
Sarawak
radioactivity
atomic energy
Parliament
Radioactive Substances Act 1968
Atomic Energy Licensing Bill
Prime Minister's Department
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Executive Secretary
Ministers
Government of Malaysia
Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984
Government of Malaysia
"AELB is now known as Atom Malaysia"

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