Atomic Energy Licensing Board

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Atomic Energy Licensing Board

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Agency overview
Formed	1985
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Type	Government department
Headquarters	Batu 24, Jalan Dengkil, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia
Website	www.aelb.gov.my

Atomic Energy Licensing Board or in Malay known as Lembaga Perlesenan Tenaga Atom (AELB) is a government agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI). AELB is led by a Director General, (current Director General from April 2020) Y. Brs Tuan Haji Mohd Pauzi bin Mohd Sobari. AELB is a regulatory authority that operates from its headquarters in Dengkil, Selangor and its four branches around Malaysia, namely in the Penang state, Johor state, Terengganu State and Sarawak, all of which are responsible in licensing processes and enforcement activities related to radioactivity and nuclear (atomic energy).

Establishment[]

Control over the use of radioactive substances began in 1968, when Parliament passed the Radioactive Substances Act 1968. Due to the rapid development and utilization of atomic energy activities in Malaysia, in which requires more effective regulatory control, inspection and enforcement, the Atomic Energy Licensing Bill 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 Prime Minister's Department 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 Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Objectives[]

To ensure all Atomic Energy Activities are Safe, Secured and Safeguarded (3S's) for protecting the Public, Workers and Environment.

Mission[]

To regulate the use of atomic energy for nation's wealth and well being.

Vision[]

An effective regulatory body for Safety, Security and Safeguards in atomic energy activities.

Function[]

AELB's functions as set forth 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 the progress of its development particularly on the implications of the development for Malaysia;

- Controlling and monitoring the activity of atomic energy and the matters incidental thereto;

- 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;

- Where so directed by the Government of Malaysia, 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

- 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.

References[]

External links[]

• Official Website of Atomic Energy Licensing Board, Malaysia (AELB)
• Official Facebook of Atomic Energy Licensing Board, Malaysia (AELB)