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On June 6, 2024, the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act 2024 was promulgated in Malaysia. This Act shall come into force on a date to be specified in a separate notification to be issued by the minister having jurisdiction over the environmental sector. The Act mainly amends the penalties for violations of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 by significantly increasing the maximum fines. The most serious offenses, such as dumping waste into the sea and discharging pollutants into land and water, are now subject to a maximum fine of 10 million Malaysia ringgit. According to a local newspaper report on June 26, 2024, the Act is expected to take effect on July 7, 2024.
Violations and Fines amended by Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act 2024
The Act amends parts of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, primarily to increase penalties. Of the penalties imposed, a comparison regarding fines is provided below. In addition to the fines shown in the following table, each section also provides for penalties such as imprisonment and an additional daily fine for continued violations.
