NATIONAL HERITAGE ACT 2005 (ACT 645): EVALUATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LAW HERITAGE AND ENFORCEMENT

This study discusses the impact of the law on the heritage in Malaysia. This heritage should be given adequate protection so that it can be enjoyed by future generations. The government has enacted the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645) to provide a fair and comprehensive protection to the heritage. The objective of this study is to identify the effectiveness of the National Heritage Act in providing protection to the heritage. This study used qualitative research methodology of observation and library research in an effort to collect study materials. The requirements of some form of protection in terms of the law are interpreted by the National Heritage Act. The results showed the National Heritage Act is capable in providing protection through legal provisions enshrined in it. Therefore, this study can give a meaningful contribution in order to provide protection to the heritage.