Event: Country Safeguard Systems: Southeast Asia CER-MAL: Comparative Analysis of Malaysia Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 31 December 2015 View File Environmental Quality Act of 1974 and subsequent amendments Section 34A (1) states that "The Minister, after consultation with the Council, may by order prescribe any activity which may have significant environmental impact as prescribed activity." EQ Act, sec. 34A(1); see also Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order, 1987. These prescribed activities are subject to EIA and include the following broad categorizations: Project activities specified are defined by quantum Project activities defined by size Project activities that are not defined by an unit of measure. Not all of these activities are applicable to Sabah and Sarawak The passing of the Conservation of Environment Enactment 1996 was an important step taken by the State Government of Sabah to provide a legal framework for the protection and enhancement of the environment. In 1999, the Conservation of Environment (Prescribed Activities) Order 1999, was gazetted, making an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) a mandatory State requirement for Prescribed Activities. The Natural Resources and Environment (Prescribed Activities) 1997 establishes under Section 11A (1) under the Natural Resources and Environment Ordnance of Sarawak lists a range of activities, both in size and quantum that requires the conduct of an EIA. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Environment