Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 · Updated to 1 Aug 2025 · Part IV · Transportation and Importation of Carbon Dioxide
20. Import permit of carbon dioxide captured outside of Malaysia
Feedback & supportNo carbon dioxide which is obtained through carbon capture outside of Malaysia shall be imported by road, railway, water, pipeline or by other means into Malaysia unless such importation complies with an import permit granted by the Agency.
carbon capture
“carbon capture” means the process of capturing carbon dioxide by using carbon capture technology for the purposes of utilization or permanent storage;
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The application for an import permit under subsection (1)
shall be made to the Agency in such manner and accompanied by such information, particulars or documents and payment of fees as prescribed.
Agency
“Agency” means the Malaysia Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Agency established under section 6; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage 9
An application under this section may be withdrawn at any time before the import permit is granted or refused.
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one million ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.