Export restrictions for final disposal  

Malaysia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Environmental Quality Act 1974, (Amendment 2005) Section 34B; and the Customs (Prohibition of Export) Order 1998 Amendment 2008.

Export of hazardous wastes for final disposal is not allowed unless the technology of final disposal for certain hazardous waste are not available in the country.

Export restrictions for recovery (Annex IVB)

Hazardous wastes to be exported and destined for recovery are subject to the export guidelines .

Import restrictions for final disposal

Import of hazardous wastes for final disposal are totally prohibited.

Import restrictions for recovery

Malaysia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Import of hazardous wastes for recovery requires written approval from Director General of Environmental Quality.

Transit restrictions

Malaysia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Environmental Quality Act 1974, (Amendment 2005), Section 34B.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines

Policy on Import and Export of hazardous waste by the Government of Malaysia:

i)     import/export for disposal is not allowed

ii)    export of hazardous waste can only be allowed for the purposes of recovery/recycling/reused if local facility do not have the capacity and capability to manage the waste in an environmentally sound manner.

iii)   import of hazardous waste is only allowed if the importer has a strong justification such as the waste is used as a raw material in process / manufacturing / production and the waste is not generated in Malaysia.

iv)   import of hazardous waste is prohibited for any purposes

To control import/export of the wastes, a written prior approval must be obtained from the Director General of Environment prior to import, export and transit . This is in accordance with the Section 34B, Environmental Quality Act 1974,and the Customs (Prohibition of Export) Order 1998 and Customs (Prohibition Of Import) Order 1998.