The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will consider proposals regarding the need to enact laws related to carbon emissions in the second phase of the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill 2023. Its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said NRES welcomes discussion and feedback to strengthen existing regulations to ensure cleaner air and a healthier environment for all citizens. The Environmental Quality Act 1974 was the basis for the management of industrial and motor vehicle emissions in Malaysia. The first amendment bill was approved by the parliament on April 4.

Source: Malay Mail