Environmental Quality Act 1974 (No. 127 of 1974).

Country/Territory: Malaysia
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1974 (2001)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Environmental Quality Act, 1974 (Act 127) and subsidiary legislation made thereunder, pp. 1-33.
Long title: An Act relating to the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment, and for purposes connected therewith.

Subject: Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Water
Keyword: Air quality/air pollution Noise pollution Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Environmental audit Environmental fees/charges Environmental planning EIA Data collection/reporting Inspection Institution Enforcement/compliance Pollution control Policy/planning Framework law Education Oil pollution Waste management Freshwater pollution Special fund Marine pollution Soil pollution/quality Waste disposal
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes: The Act entered into force on 15 April 1975.

Abstract: This Act makes provision for the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment. It is divided into the following Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Licences (III); Prohibition and Control of Pollution (IV); Appeal and Appeal Board (V); Miscellaneous (VI). Powers and functions relevant to the protection of the environment are shared by the Director General of Environmental Quality and the Minister charged with the responsibility for environment protection.
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations, 1978.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1978

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Declared Activities) (Open Burning) Order, 2003.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2003

Keyword: Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Crops/grasses, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Animal health, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Control of Petrol and Diesel Properties) Regulations, 2007.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: Inland waters, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Pesticides, Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: Inland waters, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Scheduled Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities) Regulations, 1989.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1989

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Prescribed Conveyance) (Scheduled Wastes) Order, 2005.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2005

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Licensing) Regulations 1977.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1977

Keyword: Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Compounding of Offences) Rules 1978.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1978

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Scheduled Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities) Order 1989.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1989

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Sewage and Industrial Effluents) Regulations, 1979.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1979

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Crude Palm Oil) Regulations 1977.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1977

Keyword: Oleaginous plants, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Raw Natural Rubber) Regulations 1978.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1978

Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Disinfection/disinfestation, Plant production, Residues, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 1987.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1987

Keyword: EIA, Mining, Navigation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Refrigerant Management) Regulations 1999 (No. 451)

Legislation | Malaysia | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Motor Vehicle Noise) Regulations, 1987.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1987

Keyword: Noise pollution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 1989

Legislation | Malaysia | 1989

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste prevention, Soil pollution/quality, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 1978, PU (A) 280

Legislation | Malaysia | 1978

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Emissions, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Appeal Board) Regulations 2003, PU (A) 115

Legislation | Malaysia | 2003

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Authorization/permit, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Control of Emission from Diesel Engines) Regulations 1996, PU (A) 429.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Halon Management) Regulations 1999, PU (A) 452.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Ozone layer, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Compounding of Offences) (Open Burning) Rules 2000, PU (A) 310

Legislation | Malaysia | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guidelines on Erosion Control for Development Projects in the Coastal Zone

Legislation | Malaysia | 1997

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Erosion, Pollution control, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Control of Pollution from Solid Waste Transfer Station and Landfill) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 2015

Legislation | Malaysia | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, EIA, Management/conservation, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Public land, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act, 2007.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act, 2001

Legislation | Malaysia | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act 2012.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Air quality/air pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX