ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (EQA) 1974 & OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Course Introduction
Malaysia’s rapid development has created major environmental challenges such as water and air pollution, waste mismanagement, and haze. To address these issues, the Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974 was introduced as the foundation of environmental protection, supported by related regulations such as Industrial Effluent, Sewage, Schedule Waste, Emission Control, and Refrigerant Management.
This 2-day program provides a clear understanding of the EQA and its related regulations, their applications across industries, and practical insights to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Objectives
- Understand the key clauses of EQA 1974 and its regulations
- Identify relevant legal requirements for different industries
- Explore the importance of compliance to avoid risks & penalties
- Detect non-compliance issues and develop corrective actions
- Understand enforcement requirements and implications from authorities
Who Should Attend
- Managers & executives responsible for compliance
- Environmental Management System (EMS) committee members
- Employees whose work impacts the environment
- Anyone involved in EMS development & implementation
Lessons Module
Day 1
- Malaysia: Environment and Compliance Obligations
- Introduction to Environmental Quality Act 1974
- Key Regulations:
- Industrial Effluent Regulations 2009
- Sewage Regulations 2009
- Schedule Waste Regulations 2005
- Case studies & exercises (logistics & industry-related compliance)
Day 2
- Recap of Day 1
- Key Regulations (continued):
- Emission Control from Diesel Engines Regulations 1996
- Emission Control from Petrol Engines Regulations 1996
- Refrigerant Management Regulations 2020
- Group Activity: Compliance analysis & reporting
- External & internal impact of environmental legal compliance
- Q&A & wrap-up
Benefits
- Gain solid understanding of EQA & regulations
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws
- Avoid penalties & legal risks
- Strengthen EMS implementation in your organization
- Improve environmental performance & sustainability
- 2 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Classroom presentations
- Case studies
- Group discussions & activities
- Practical compliance exercises