Malaysia: Environmental Quality Act

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.

Date Implemented: 1974, ‘85 & ‘95

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC;

http://www.rrcap.unep.org/country/cp/seasia/cp_malaysia.cfm

http://www.oilandgasforum.net/management/regula/malaysiaprof.htm

http://www.unescap.org/drpad/publication/integra/volume3/malaysia/3my03d...