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The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NDC Roadmap, LT-LEDS to steer Malaysia's greenhouse gas cuts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strengthening its commitment to the climate change agenda through the launch of the Nationally Determined Contribution Roadmap and Action Plan (NDC RAP) and Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS), which aim for sustainable reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) said in a statement today that these two important documents served as key guides for the country's efforts to achieve GHG emission reduction targets by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. 'The NDC RAP document encompasses strategies for implementing actions to achieve Malaysia's GHG emission reduction targets by 2030. 'Meanwhile, Malaysia's LT-LEDS contains GHG emission projections up to 2050, as well as mitigation strategies and measures to support Malaysia's aspiration to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050,' the statement said. The launch of both documents was officiated by Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at Malaysia's First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) Appreciation and Dissemination Ceremony held here on May 6. According to the statement, both documents are 'living documents' that will be updated periodically based on developments and directions related to climate change in Malaysia and internationally. NRES hopes that these documents will serve as a reference for stakeholders in formulating actions to address climate change issues and contribute to low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Malaysia.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NDC Roadmap, LT-LEDS to guide Malaysia's greenhouse gas reduction efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strengthening its commitment to the climate change agenda through the launch of the Nationally Determined Contribution Roadmap and Action Plan (NDC RAP) and Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS), which aim for sustainable reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) said in a statement today that these two important documents served as key guides for the country's efforts to achieve GHG emission reduction targets by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. 'The NDC RAP document encompasses strategies for implementing actions to achieve Malaysia's GHG emission reduction targets by 2030. 'Meanwhile, Malaysia's LT-LEDS contains GHG emission projections up to 2050, as well as mitigation strategies and measures to support Malaysia's aspiration to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050,' the statement said. The launch of both documents was officiated by Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at Malaysia's First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) Appreciation and Dissemination Ceremony held here on May 6. According to the statement, both documents are 'living documents' that will be updated periodically based on developments and directions related to climate change in Malaysia and internationally. NRES hopes that these documents will serve as a reference for stakeholders in formulating actions to address climate change issues and contribute to low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Malaysia.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Stricter port enforcement to prevent Malaysia becoming dumping ground
PELABUHAN KLANG: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will intensify port controls, particularly at Port Klang, to block the entry of illegal waste. Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the ministry takes a serious view of any attempt to use Malaysia as a gateway for importing or dumping illegal waste. He said the Department of Environment (DOE), in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, will continue to carry out enforcement activities. 'The Ministry will not compromise with any party attempting to turn this country into a dumping ground for waste,' he said. 'All importers are reminded to fully comply with all regulatory requirements. Any violations will be met with the strictest legal action,' he told reporters after inspecting containers suspected of containing illegal waste at North Port here today. Nik Nazmi said that since March 14, the Selangor branch of the Customs Department has detained 354 containers suspected of carrying e-waste (electronic waste) and plastic waste that entered Malaysia via Port Klang, particularly North Port. 'The inspections followed information received from a non-governmental organisation based in the United States regarding the arrival of containers from there,' he said. He added that multiple enforcement and technical agencies, including the DOE, National Solid Waste Management Department, Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation and SIRIM Berhad, will continue inspecting the remaining unopened containers. Meanwhile, he noted that between Jan 1 and May 13, the DOE inspected 179 containers suspected of carrying e-waste, of which 122, or 68 percent, were confirmed to contain such waste. 'Further investigations revealed that the importers had made false declarations. As a result, 119 directives were issued to these companies under Sections 31 and 37 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, requiring the containers to be returned to their country of origin,' he said. In a separate development, Nik Nazmi called on state governments to allow rare earth element (REE) mining, provided it adheres strictly to the stipulated conditions and standard operating procedures, to ensure a stable feedstock supply. He stressed that the federal government is not sidelining any state in this effort, as the national goal is not only to become a hub for REE mining but also to generate added value through downstream activities such as resource processing. He was commenting on the milestone achieved by Lynas Rare Earths Malaysia, which recently commenced production of separated heavy rare earth elements. According to earlier reports, Lynas began production at its Gebeng facility, making it the only commercial producer of such materials outside China. In a statement last week, Lynas announced that it had successfully produced dysprosium oxide through its new production line, which began operations earlier this year, while production of terbium is expected to begin next month.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Stricter port checks to stop Malaysia becoming dumping ground
PELABUHAN KLANG: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will intensify port controls, particularly at Port Klang, to block the entry of illegal waste. Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the ministry takes a serious view of any attempt to use Malaysia as a gateway for importing or dumping illegal waste. He said the Department of Environment (DOE), in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, will continue to carry out enforcement activities. 'The Ministry will not compromise with any party attempting to turn this country into a dumping ground for waste,' he said. 'All importers are reminded to fully comply with all regulatory requirements. Any violations will be met with the strictest legal action,' he told reporters after inspecting containers suspected of containing illegal waste at North Port here today. Nik Nazmi said that since March 14, the Selangor branch of the Customs Department has detained 354 containers suspected of carrying e-waste (electronic waste) and plastic waste that entered Malaysia via Port Klang, particularly North Port. 'The inspections followed information received from a non-governmental organisation based in the United States regarding the arrival of containers from there,' he said. He added that multiple enforcement and technical agencies, including the DOE, National Solid Waste Management Department, Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation and SIRIM Berhad, will continue inspecting the remaining unopened containers. Meanwhile, he noted that between Jan 1 and May 13, the DOE inspected 179 containers suspected of carrying e-waste, of which 122, or 68 percent, were confirmed to contain such waste. 'Further investigations revealed that the importers had made false declarations. As a result, 119 directives were issued to these companies under Sections 31 and 37 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, requiring the containers to be returned to their country of origin,' he said. In a separate development, Nik Nazmi called on state governments to allow rare earth element (REE) mining, provided it adheres strictly to the stipulated conditions and standard operating procedures, to ensure a stable feedstock supply. He stressed that the federal government is not sidelining any state in this effort, as the national goal is not only to become a hub for REE mining but also to generate added value through downstream activities such as resource processing. He was commenting on the milestone achieved by Lynas Rare Earths Malaysia, which recently commenced production of separated heavy rare earth elements. According to earlier reports, Lynas began production at its Gebeng facility, making it the only commercial producer of such materials outside China. In a statement last week, Lynas announced that it had successfully produced dysprosium oxide through its new production line, which began operations earlier this year, while production of terbium is expected to begin next month.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NRES cuts mineral licence approval time to seven days under Red Tape Reform
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), through the National Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG), has successfully reduced the approval time for the Mineral Licence (Without Storage Premises) from 61 days to just seven days under its Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) project. According to NRES, the reform is expected to lower compliance costs for mineral trading companies by up to 20 per cent, boosting both domestic and international trade and generating an estimated RM1.3 million in annual revenue for the government. 'This initiative reflects NRES' ongoing commitment to streamlining industry operations and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery,' the ministry said in a statement today. In recognition of this achievement, JMG received a Certificate of Appreciation presented by Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, to NRES secretary-general, Datuk Dr Ching Thoo a/l Kim, on April 10. The RKB project is part of the Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR), chaired by the Chief Secretary, and aims to expedite regulatory processes while reducing compliance costs for businesses and the public. This move also supports the Public Service Reform Agenda 2024–2030 and the Malaysia MADANI vision, which seeks to improve government efficiency, drive productivity, and enhance public well-being. Additionally, the reform helps accelerate administrative processes, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and promote sustainable mineral exports.
