Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) & Selected Subsidiary Legislation [As At 1st January 2023]

Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171)

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Selected Subsidiary Legislation

An Act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to local government.

Detailed Contents of Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171):

The framework for local government in Malaysia is established by the Local Government Act of 1976 (Act 171). The Act outlines the creation, management, and funding of local authorities, which are in charge of offering a variety of services to their communities.

According to the Act, it is the duty of local authorities to provide services including rubbish collection, street lighting, upkeep of public parks and structures, and enforcement of local rules. Moreover, local governments are in charge of planning and development within their spheres of influence, including the creation of local plans and the granting of building licences.

The Act calls for the creation of local government councils, whose job it is to supervise how local authorities are run. The councils are made up of appointed members from different areas of the community as well as elected representatives.

In addition to the Act, there are also subsidiary rules that offer more information on how the Act is being put into practise. These rules, which were most recently modified on October 10, 2020, include the selection and responsibilities of local government officials, the authority and obligations of local governments, and the financial administration of local governments.

The regulations also call for the creation of local government funds, which local authorities utilise to fund their operations. The money comes from a number of sources, including municipal taxes and fees, grants from the government, and other sources of income.

In order to create a framework for local administration in Malaysia that is responsive to the needs and goals of local communities, the Local Government Act 1976 was passed. The Act aims to strengthen local democracy and give local governments the capacity to offer their residents top-notch infrastructure and services.

Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) Contains:

Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171)
Public Housing (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2000
Federal Territory of Putrajaya (Modification of Local Government Act 1976) Order 2002
Wholesale Markets (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2002
Advertisements (Federal Territory of Putrajaya) By-Laws 2002
Licensing of Private Car Parks (Federal Territory of Putrajaya) By-Laws 2002
Parks (Federal Territory of Putrajaya) By-Laws 2002
Food Handlers (Federal Territory of Putrajaya) By-Laws 2003
Control of Activities on the Lake (Federal Territory of Putrajaya) By-Laws 2004
Federal Territory of Labuan (Extension And Modification of Local Government Act 1976) Order 2010
Parks (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2012
Licensing of Trades, Businesses and Industries (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2016
Licensing of Markets (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2016
Licencing of Hawkers (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2016
Licencing of Food Establishments (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2016
Prohibition Against Spitting (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2017