Malaysia Environmental Law And Regulation

The environmental quality act of 1974 and other environmental laws are administered by the division of environment.

Malaysia environmental law and regulation. Derived from the renowned multi volume international encyclopaedia of laws this book provides ready access to legislation and practice concerning the environment in malaysia a general introduction covers geographic considerations political social and cultural aspects of environmental study the sources and principles of environmental law environmental legislation and the role of public. Environmental laws in malaysia 19 although s 34a 2 of the eqa reads. The minister after consultation with the council may by order prescribe any activity which may have significant environmental impact as prescribed activity eq act sec. Academia edu is a platform for academics to share research papers.

The report shall be. Clean air legislation was adopted in 1978 limiting industrial and automobile emissions. In 2011 the official regulation came into force and the submission of environmentally hazardous substances data are mandatory. Committee means the environmental fund committee established under section 36c.

Malaysia s objective towards having a comprehensive legislation in relation to the environment is manifested by the enactment of the environmental quality act 1974 eqa. The purpose of the notification and registration scheme in malaysia is to provide the necessary information to the malaysian government that will enable the department of environment and other agencies involved in chemicals management to identify substances of concern in the country and make decisions about how to manage the substances in a safe and sound manner. See also environmental quality prescribed activities environmental impact assessment order 1987. In order to cope with the environmental problems the government of malaysia has passed some important environmental laws and policies such as the environment quality act 1974 and its regulations.