Malaysia legislation

Section 25

of Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management, 2025

Section 25

(a)

may be used as fuel for the generation of electricity or the production of other forms of energy or gas;

(b)

has the potential of being converted into or being reused in the production of other products of commercial value or for industrial or construction usage; or

(c)

are required for the purpose of research and development undertaken by the Authority, non-governmental organisation or any person for the purposes of this Ordinance.

(2)

The Authority shall have the power to issue licence, subject to any terms and conditions as may be imposed by it, for the purpose of controlling any activity related to the controlled sustainable resources declared under subsection (1).

(3)

No person shall carry out any activities related to the controlled sustainable resources without licence issued by the Authority under this Ordinance or regulations made hereunder.

(4)

Any person who contravenes subsection (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall, upon conviction, be liable;

(a)

where such person is an individual, to a fine of not less than fifty thousand ringgit and not exceeding five hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years and not exceeding ten years, or to both; or

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(b)

where such person is a body corporate, to a fine of not less than one million ringgit and not exceeding five million ringgit.

Segregation of sustainable resources or wastes