Malaysia Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672)
ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE
Enacted 2011
Overview
Administered by the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN), this Act governs general waste management and recycling obligations in designated Federal Territories and participating states in Peninsular Malaysia. Note that major industrial states such as Selangor, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak apply their own state-level waste legislation, so the applicable jurisdiction must be confirmed for each manufacturing site.
Enforcement Timeline
2007: Act 672 enacted.
2011: Act took effect in designated states and Federal Territories.
2025 onward: Strengthening of voluntary domestic packaging recycling targets.
Business Impact
- Waste reduction
- Recycling
- Preparation for a future EPR scheme
- Companies operating in Malaysia should first confirm whether each manufacturing site is located within the jurisdiction of Act 672 or under separate state waste management legislation before determining compliance obligations.