Act 171 - Local Government Act 1976

Country :

Malaysia

Year :

1976

Status :

Implemented

The framework legislation establishing and governing local authorities (city councils, municipal councils, district councils) in Peninsular Malaysia. It grants local authorities general powers to make by-laws on public health, sanitation, markets, trade licensing, and business premises — the legal basis under which bodies like DBKL license and regulate alcohol-retail premises, restaurants, and entertainment outlets within their jurisdiction.

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