Control over the use of radioactive substances has been carried out since 1968 when Parliament passed the Radioactive Substances Act 1968. Given the rapid development of atomic energy activities in Malaysia, more effective control was needed. Therefore, in April 1984, Parliament passed the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304).

In accordance with the requirements of Section 5, Act 304, a Department named the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) was established on 1 February 1985 and placed under the Prime Minister’s Department to act as an enforcement body over Act 304 and subsidiary legislation made under the act. On 27 October 1990, this Department was placed under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Through the letter of the Director General of Public Services [JPA.(S).700-2/1/1Vol.3(30)] dated 9 June 2022, this Department was named the Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia).

Objective
To ensure all Atomic Energy Activities are Safe, Secured and Safeguarded (3S's) for protecting the Public, Workers and Environment.

Mission
To regulate the use of atomic energy for nation's wealth and well being.

Vision
An effective regulatory body for Safety, Security and Safeguards in atomic energy activities.

Function
AELB functions as set forth 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 the progress of its development particularly on the implications of the development for Malaysia;
- Controlling and monitoring the activity of atomic energy and the matters incidental thereto;
- To establish, maintain and develop scientific cooperation with any body, institution or other organization relating to nuclear matters or atomic energy as the Board deems fit for the purposes of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984;
- Where so directed by the Government of Malaysia, to implement or provide for the execution of obligations arising out of agreements, conventions or treaties relating to nuclear or atomic matters of which Malaysia is a party if the treaty, convention or treaty is connected with the purpose - the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984; and
- To do other matters arising or arising out of the functions of this Board under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 which is not contrary to the meaning of the Act, whether directed or not directed by the Minister.

Quality Policy
We are committed:
To provide quality service license applications and enforcement of Act 304 to meet customer needs and satisfaction; and Adhere to the requirements of the Quality System through continuous improvement without disregarding the provisions of the Act 304 "

Quality Objective
To reach the Quality Policy, AELB will:
- Processing license applications not exceeding the period specified in the Client's Charter.
- Conduct inspection at the premises of the licensee at least once during the validity period of the license.
- Provide feedback on customer complaints within three (3) working days.
- Plan and conduct training at least seven days a year or twice a year per staff.