Local and Transboundary Pollution Law Feasibility Study
April 15, 2021National Nanotechnology Policy and Strategy 2021-2030
April 15, 2021The Review of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (EQA1974) Study is a commissioned project by the then MESTECC in November 2019. This project aims to identify gaps, provide recommendations, and benchmark the existing law with other countries. Aside from addressing pertinent issues in enforcement, access to information and environmental governance, the committee is also looking into provisions for climate change, circular economy, public participation and much more.
The Steering Committee is committed to shifting the current environmental management approach from a reactive approach to a precautionary approach. ASM aspires to assist the current ministry, KASA, in strengthening the environmental rule of law through a more holistic legislation.
The project has officially been extended until 31 October 2021. KASA has decided to enhance the EQA1974 through a two-phase approach focusing on compound and penalty in the first phase and the recommendations from ASM in the second phase.
At a Glance
Chair: Academician Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid FASc