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Laws Applicable

Legal sources applicable to Penang Port Commission

Applicable Legal Sources

Penang Port Commission operates under various acts, ordinances, by laws, and regulations as follows:

Main Act

Penang Port Commission Act, 1955

Act establishing Penang Port Commission

Federal Act

Port (Privatisation) Act 1990 [Act 422]

Act related to privatisation of port facilities and services

Free Zone Act 1990

Act related to establishment and management of free zones

Protected Area Protected Places Act 1952

Act related to protected areas and places

By Laws

Penang Port Commission By Laws 1957

Basic by laws for port operations

Penang Port Commission (Amendment) By Laws 1989

Amendment to 1957 by laws

Penang Port Commission (Pilotage) By Laws 1991

Regulations related to pilotage services at port

Penang Port Commission (Scale of Rates of Ferry Service between Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim and Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda) By Laws 2025

Scales of rates of ferry service

Ordinance

Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1952

Ordinance regulating merchant shipping

Regulations

Free Zone Regulations 1991

Implementation regulations for Free Zone Act 1990

Internal Policy

Penang Port Commission's Financial Policies and Regulations

PPC internal financial policies and regulations

International Standards

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Recommendation on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargoes and Related Activities in Port Areas, Edition 1995

IMO guidelines for dangerous cargo safety in port areas

Legal Compliance

All port users, operators, and contractors must comply with the stated laws and regulations.

For full copies of acts or regulations, please contact the Legal Department or visit MyFedGaz Portal.

Legal Information

For inquiries regarding laws or port regulation compliance.

Penang Port Commission