Malaysia

* This page is updated on a regular basis based upon information provided by countries. Hence, the information on laws and regulations in this page might be neither the latest version nor comprehensive. It is recommended that you check the website of Competent Authority of each country or the website of the Basel Convention for more detail information, especially if you wish to import or export hazardous wastes.

  • Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2017
    English [PDF 1.06MB]
  • Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017
    English [PDF 2.47MB]
  • Guidelines for the Transboundary Movement of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (UEEE) in Malaysia
    English (external link)
  • Environmental Quality(Scheduled Wastes) Regulation 2005
    English [PDF 199KB]
  • Custom Act, 1967, Prohibition of exports as amended in 1998
    English [PDF 2.93MB]
  • Environmental Quality Act, 1974
    English [PDF 1.13MB]
  • Guidelines for the Classification of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Malaysia
    English (external link)
  • Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012
    English [PDF 2.46MB]
    Note: All the scheduled waste in Malaysia is listed in Item 55, Schedule III
  • Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2012
    English [PDF 1.35MB]
    Note: All the scheduled waste in Malaysia is listed in Item 32, Schedule III