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1.1.2 The construction structures used in transportation

Transport or transportation is a movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another.
Construction structure used in transportation
i. Road and highway
ii. Railroad
iii. Canal, open channel, river and sea
iv. Airport
v. Pipe network
vi. Power and telecommunication cablings

Figure 1-1: Construction structures
1.1.3 Act related to roads:

a. Road Transport Act 1976
b. Environmental Quality Act 1974
c. Urban and Rural Planning Act 1976
d. Local Government Act 1976 and Federal Territory Act 1973

Road Transport Act 1976

An Act to make provision for the regulation of motor vehicles and of traffic on roads and other matters
with respect to roads and vehicles thereon; to make provision for the protection of third parties against
risks arising out of the use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of
means of and facilities for transport; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of means of and
facilities for construction and adaptation of motor vehicles; and to make provision for connected
purposes. [1 January 1988, P.U. (B) 694/1987]

Environmental Quality Act 1974

This act provides for the prevention, abatement, and control of pollution through licensing, and
mandates the conducting of an Environmental Assessment Report for proposed public and private
sector projects to determine and prevent or prepare for the environmental consequences of the project. It
was brought into effect with the implementation of a subsequent set of specific regulations and laws.

PURPOSE:
 Prevention of the pollution
 Abatement pollution levels
 Controlling the pollution from continues
 Prepare for the environmental consequences

Urban and Rural Planning Act 1976

An Act for the proper control and regulation of town and country planning in Peninsular Malaysia and
for purposes connected therewith or ancillary thereto.

Local Government Act 1976 and Federal Territory Act 1973

An Act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to local government. WHEREAS it is expedient for the
purpose only of ensuring uniformity of law and policy to make a law with respect to local government:

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