Malaysia: National Energy Policy

Malaysia: Energy Policy in the 8th Malaysia Plan/Five Fuel Policy

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations

These Regulations set emission and effluent discharge limits.  They limited emissions from motor vehicles except for motorcycles (which generally make up more than half of all registered motor vehicles in Malaysia)

Date Implemented: 1978

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm 

Malaysia: Road Transport Act

This Act regulates the roads of Malaysia and their use (from speed limits to motor insurance, etc.).  In terms of climate provisions, it also regulates vehicle emissions/exhaust.

Date Implemented: 1987

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

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

Malaysia: Energy efficiency guidelines

The Malaysian government negotiates with building contractors, manufacturers and suppliers to promote the use of energy efficient materials and equipment.

Date Implemented: 1989

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; ASEAN Center for Energy: Malaysia, Guidelines on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Malaysia: Vision 2020

Costa Rica: Hydrocarbons Act

Seeking to promote sustainable economic development and environmental protection, this Act regulates the development, promotion and exploitation of oil and other hydrocarbons.

Date Implemented: 1994

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://www.ec.gc.ca/international/costarica/2002ems_envlegis_e.htm

Costa Rica: Urban Planning Law

This law regulates the country’s housing and urbanization policies. It also establishes the National Plan for Urban Development, the Municipal Zoning Plans, Urban Planning, and Land Use. This Law prohibits land-planning schemes that do not follow the proscribed zoning regulations.

Date Implemented: 1968

Status: In Force; Mandatory