Malaysia Environmental Law And Regulation

Environmental quality 7 laws of malaysia act 127 environmental quality act 1974 an act relating to the prevention abatement control of pollution and enhancement of the environment and for purposes connected therewith.

Malaysia environmental law and regulation. 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 eqa is the primary legislation dealing with environmental protection and enforcement in malaysia. The laws of malaysia series lom is a compilation and reprint of laws published in volume form pursuant to section 14 a of the revision of laws act 1968 act 1 it is the only official and authentic publication of the laws of malaysia. B 113 1975 be it enacted by the seri paduka baginda yang di pertuan.

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. Data shall be submitted to department of environment based on voluntary principle. Introduction to environmental law enforcement. 15 april 1975 p u.

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 21 and 51 of the environmental quality act 1974 act 127 the minister after consultation with the environmental quality council makes the following regulations. Environmental law enforcement agencies history of environmental law malaysia environmental plan impact of environmental pollution section 2. 1 these regulations may be cited as the environmental quality scheduled wastes regulations 2005. Citation and commencement 1.

15 april 1975 p u. Academia edu is a platform for academics to share research papers.