Malaysia Malaysia Abolishes License to Contravene for Industrial Emissions

Malaysia Abolishes License to Contravene for Industrial Emissions

Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) announced in a media release dated September 2, 2026, that it will stop accepting applications for the license to contravene under the Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 2014 as of January 1, 2027.

Author / Responsibility

Wei Jie Woo

Consultant, EnviX Ltd.

Business Performance

In charge of South Asia & Southeast Asia.
Expertise in regulations spanning chemical management, wastes (plastic, WEEE, batteries etc.), air & water.

Background

Bachelor in International Relations, University of Shizuoka.

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