Atomic Energy Licensing Board
Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) or Lembaga Perlesenan Tenaga Atom (LPTA) is one of the agency or department under Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change (MESTECC) which is led by Director General, Y. Brs Hamrah bin Mohd Ali. AELB is a regulatory body which operates from its headquarters and branches around Malaysia, holding responsibility in license issuance, inspection and enforcement of all activity related to radioactivity and nuclear.
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| Formed | 1985 |
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| Type | Government department |
| Headquarters | Batu 24, Jalan Dengkil, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Website | www |
Establishment
Control over the use of radioactive substances began in 1968 when Parliament passed the Radioactive Substances Act 1968. Due to rapid development of atomic energy activities in Malaysia, which requires more effective control, inspection and enforcement, the Atomic Energy Licensing Bill was drafted. This bill was passed by Parliament in April 1984 as the Atomic Energy Licensing Act (Act 304). In line with Section 3 of the Act 304, the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) was established under the Prime Minister's Department on 1 February 1985. The AELB acts as an enforcement body for their implementation of the Act. However, on 27 October 1990 the AELB was place under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Objctives
To ensure radiation and nuclear technology does not affect national and societal well being by not significantly affecting the public, environment and workers negatively. To acquire, disseminate and generate knowledge to enhance radiation and nuclear safety, security and where appropriate safeguards. To create wealth by providing a conducive environment and international confidence through a credible and competent national regulatory framework to facilitate the introduction of modern industries and acquisition of sensitive state-of-art technologies to the nation
Mission
To regulate the use of nuclear energy for nation's wealth and well-being.
Vision
An effective nuclear regulator for safety, security and safeguards.
Function
The functions of AELB as stated in Act 304 are as follows :
- To advise the Minister and the government of Malaysia on matters relating to the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 and developments pertaining thereto with particular reference to the implications of such developments for Malaysia ;
- To exercise and supervision over the production, application and use of atomic energy and matters incidental thereto ;
- To establish, maintain and develop scientific and technical co-operation with such other bodies, institutions or organizations in relation to nuclear matters or atomic energy as the Board thinks fit for the purposes of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 ;
- Where so directed by the government of Malaysia, to perform or provide for the performance of the obligations arising from agreements, conventions or treaties relating to nuclear matters or atomic energy to which Malaysia is a party where such agreements, conventions or treaties relate to the purposes of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 ; and
- To do such other things arising out of or consequential to the functions of the Board under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 which are not inconsistent with the purposes of this Act, whether or not directed by the Minister.