s 16 Functions of the Authority
(1) The functions of the Authority are- (a) to ensure that the provisions of this Act, the Civil Aviation sencr dite o canicd ol ae eam tin dr e et. (b) to regulate the safety and security of the civil aviation including the establishment of standards and their entorcement; (c) to safeguard civil aviation against any acts of unlawful interference; (d) to exercise safety regulatory oversight of the civil aviation in Malaysia and outside Malaysia; (e) to regulate the operation of aerodrome and the provision of aerodrome services and facilities in Malaysia; (f) to provide air navigation services within the Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu Flight Information Regions and such other area as the Minister may authorize; (g) to provide or co-ordinate search and rescue services to aircraft in distress within the Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu Search and Rescue Regions and such other area as the Minister may authorize; (h) to co-operate with any authority in charge of investigation of aircraft accident and serious incident; (i) to encourage, promote, facilitate and assist in the development and improvement of civil aviation capabilities, skills and services in Malaysia; (j) to provide technical and consultancy services relating to civil aviation; (k) to represent the Government internationally in respect of matters relating to civil aviation; (1) to discharge or facilitate the discharge of international obligations of the Government in respect of civil aviation; (m) to promote education and training in respect of any matter relating to civil aviation; (n) to advise the Government on all matters relating to civil aviation; (o) to encourage the understanding of civil aviation policies and programmes; (p) to encourage research and development on any matter relating to civil aviation; (q) to encourage the development of airways, aerodrome and air navigation facilities for civil aviation; (r) to carry out such other functions and duties as are conferred or imposed on the Authority under this Act, the Civil Aviation Act 1969 and any subsidiary legislation made under the Civil Aviation Act 1969; and (s) to perform any other functions that are incidental or consequential to any of its functions under this Act. (2) The Authority in performing its functions shall have regard to any international agreement to which Malaysia is a party and shall not act contrary to the international obligation or the interest of Malaysia. (3) For the purposes of this section- (a) "controlled area" has the meaning assigned to it in the Civil Aviation Act 1969; (b) "aerodrome services and facilities" means the services and facilities provided- (I) to enable the landing and taking off of aircraft such as the provisions of the following services and facilities within such areas: (A) runways, taxiways, parking aprons and parking stands for aircraft facilities; (B) aerodrome visual aids and non-visual aids facilities; (C) maintenance and repair of runways, taxiways, parking aprons for aircraft, aerodrome visual aids and aerodrome non-visual aids; (D) rescue and fire fighting services; (E) apron control services; (F) hazard and environmental management services; and (G) supervisory and security services; (ii) to enable within certain areas of an airport the servicing and maintenance of aircraft and the handling of cargo carried or to be carried by aircraft such as the provisions of the following services and facilities within such areas: (A) hangar facilities; (B) maintenance and refueling of aircraft and waste disposal services; (C) storing and processing of cargo facilities; and (D) security, customs and quarantine services for cargo; (iii) in relation to aircraft passengers in an airport such as the provisions of the following services and facilities: (A) aerobridges, passenger thoroughfares and seating areas facilities; (B) flight information and public address systems facilities; (C) flight catering services and facilities; (D) services and facilities for the operation of customs, immigration, and quarantine checks and control; (E) services and facilities for the operation of security and police services; and (F) services and facilities provided in a passenger terminal to enable the check-in and screening of passengers, including services for baggage handling and screening; and (iv) at or from an airport for such purposes in connection with or incidental to the operation of the airport; (c) "air navigation services" means services provided to air traffic during all phases of operations and includes- (i) air traffic control service for arrival or depature of controlled flights, for controlled flights in controlled areas or for traffic within any manoeuvring area and other aerodrome traffic or any other air traffic control services; (ii) air traffic advisory services provided within advisory airspace to ensure separation, insofar as practicable, between aircraft which are operating on flight plans in accordance with instrument flight rules; (iii) flight information services; (iv) alerting services provided to notify appropriate rganisations regarding aircratt in need of searc! ind rescue aid. and to assist such organisation as may be required; (v) communications, navigation and surveillance services; (vi) meteorological services for air navigation; (vii) search and rescue services; (V111) aeronautical intormation services for the provision of aeronautical information and data necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation; (ix) cartography services for air navigation; and (x) procedure for air navigation services; (d) "Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu Flight Information Regions" means the airspace within which air navigation services are provided by the Authority in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization Regional Supplementary Procedure; and (e) "Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu Search and Rescue Regions" means the search and rescue regions as may be determined by the Chief Executive Officer. 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