KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Reform Advisory Council (SLRAC) is working closely with the State Attorney-General’s Chambers to modernise state laws to reflect present realities and good governance, said its chairman Tan Sri David Wong on Thursday.
He said the review covers several key laws, including the Sabah Land Ordinance, Wildlife Conservation Enactment, Public Health Ordinance, Maintenance Ordinance, Climate Change Regulations, and Sabah Parks Enactment.
“The first phase involving the Sabah Land Ordinance and Maintenance Ordinance has been completed and will soon be presented for consultation with the Government and stakeholders,” he said, adding that proposals include strengthening verification of Powers of Attorney to prevent land fraud.
He said the review also extends to the Sabah Mining Ordinance 1960 to enhance governance, oversight, and environmental management, drawing lessons from the Sabah Mineral Enactment 1999 and improving transparency and community protection.
Wong said the Council aims to ensure that law reform serves public interest, strengthens accountability, and builds public trust through transparent and credible updates.
