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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 the
implementation of the Act. However on 27 October 1990 the Board was
place under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Objective
• 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
Encouraging innovation culture to ensure the Safe and Peaceful Uses of Radiation and Nuclear Technology.
Vision
Remaining a relevant regulatory authority with credibility in radiation and nuclear safety, security and safeguarding its peaceful uses for national sustainable development.
Functions
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
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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.
Policy Quality
We are committed:-
1) To provide quality service in license application in order to fulfill the needs and requirements of the customers;
2) To comply with the needs of Quality System through continuous improvements within the provisions of Act 304.
Objective Quality
To achieve the quality policy, AELB will :-
a) Process all license application within the period that is stated in the Client’s Charter;
b) Conduct an inspection at the licensee premises at least ONCE which is within the validity of the license period;
c) Provide feedback to the customer’s complaint within 3 working days;
d) Plan and implement the training of AELB staff at least 7 days or twice course a year.
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