INDUCTION COURSE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITOR

(1 - 4 OCTOBER 2013)

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON:

1. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT) REGULATIONS 2009

2. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (SEWAGE) REGULATIONS 2009

3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (CONTROL OF POLLUTION FROM SOLID

WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND LANDFILL) REGULATIONS 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT) REGULATIONS 2009

This Regulation replaces the Environmental Quality (Sewage and Industrial Effluents)
Regulations (commonly abbreviated as SIER) and came into force on December 10, 2009. The
abbreviation used for the new Regulation is IER, which stands for Industrial Effluent
Regulations. IER regulates pollution matters and the discharge of effluents from manufacturing
activities onto soil, inland waters and Malaysian waters.

Understanding the regulations/provisions in the IER.

Regulation No.3 : Application

• IER is applicable to all premises which discharge industrial effluent or mixed effluent,
onto land, inland waters, or Malaysian waters (12 nautical miles from the low water mark)
except those premises specified in the FIRST SCHEDULE.

• Mixed effluent is a combination of industrial effluent and sewage

• Industrial effluent also includes wastewater/effluent from water treatment plants.

The activities exempt from the Regulations (FIRST SCHEDULE):

• Based on activity: Palm oil mills, rubber mills, and mining.

• Based on effluent flowrate generated: < 60 m3/d

• Based on pollutant load (BOD, SS or both): < 6 kg/d

• Based on effluent characteristics (absence of oil and certain metals)

Regulation No.4 : Notification requirement

• The notification requirement replaces the written permission (KB) procedure in SIERs,
1979. A premise is required to notify DOE in the following situations:

- New source of industrial effluent or mixed effluent discharge

- Increase in production capacity resulting in increase in effluent quantity

- Industrial effluent treatment system (IETS) upgrading resulting in worsened effluent

quality

• Notification is to be made via the SECOND SCHEDULE, submitted within 30 days

before construction begins.
• A lot of information is required in the Second Schedule

Regulation No.5 : Design and construction of Industrial Effluent Treatment System (IETS)

• The design of IETS needs to comply with the Guidance Document on Design and
Operation of IETS issued by the DOE.

• The IETS design and construction needs to be undertaken by professional engineers

• Certification by professional engineers is required (using form as specified in the THIRD

SCHEDULE).

• ‘As-built drawings’ need to be submitted within 30 days from the date the premise
commences operation.

• Note that all contaminated waters including contaminated storm water from materials
storage yard must be treated before discharge.

Regulation No.6 : Compliance with specification of Industrial Effluent Treatment System

• It is an offence to operate an IETS which does not comply with the design specifications
as specified in Guidance Document on Design and Operation of IETS.

• DG is empowered to issue a directive to IETS which is not “specification – compliant”

Regulation No.7 : Discharge Monitoring of industrial effluent or mixed effluent

• A premise needs to monitor the quantity and quality of effluent discharged on a weekly
basis. Only the relevant parameters are to be monitored. Practically, one can determine what
parameters are relevant to a particular premise, based on experience, raw materials and
manufacturing process used and the guide given in the Guidance Document on Design and
Operation of IETS and Guidance Document on Performance Monitoring of IETS issued by
the DOE.

• Submission of the monthly discharge monitoring report (MDMR) on a monthly basis is a

mandatory requirement under IER. The industries can submit MDMR in the form of hard-copy
to DOE state office or via on-line through the facility established at following website
(http://effluent.doe.gov.my).

• Effluent analysis has to be performed by accredited laboratories

• See the TENTH SCHEDULE for MDMR

Regulation No.8 : Proper operation of Industrial Effluent Treatment System

• A premise needs to operate and maintain the IETS to ensure it is in good working
condition. It is in good working condition if the operational characteristics of the IETS are
maintained within the acceptable ranges. Although not spelt out in the Regulations, acceptable
ranges are specified in the Guidance Document on Performance Monitoring of IETS.

Regulation No.9 : Performance Monitoring of industrial effluent or mixed effluent

• A premise needs to conduct performance monitoring of IETS according to Guidance

Guidance Document on Performance Monitoring of IETS.

• A premise needs to provide facilities to enable it to conduct the performance monitoring

activities.

Regulation No.10 : Competent person

• The operation of an IETS needs to be supervised by a competent person, who is certified

by the DG (through the certification program executed by EiMAS).

• The requirement on competent person under this regulation is to ensure that only
qualified personnel are given the responsibility to supervise the operation of the IETS. The
rationale is that IETS which is in the hands of a knowledgeable, skilled and experienced person
is likely to achieve ‘regulatory discharge compliance on a sustained basis’

• A competent person should be at the supervisory level – not at the ‘operators’ level

• A competent person needs to be on duty at any time the IETS is in operation.

As an interim measure:

The industries need to submit details of their existing IETS personnel to be given temporary
approval before the personnel are certified as competent person. Additionally, before an industry
has a full team of competent persons, ‘on duty at any time’ may be administratively understood
to mean ‘can be reached / contacted by phone for consultation/advice on IETS operation’. Please
note that this is only a temporary measure!
Regulation No.11 : Discharge standard for industrial effluents or mixed effluent for other
parameters, with the exception of COD (chemical oxygen demand)

• Discharge standards are specified in the FIFTH SCHEDULE.

• Same numerical values as in SIER 1979 with additional parameters: formaldehyde,

silver, aluminium, selenium, barium, fluoride, ammonia and color.

Regulation No.12 : COD discharge standard for industrial effluent

• See the SEVENTH SCHEDULE - Sectoral standard for specific trade or industry:

Unit Standard A Standard B

(a) Pulp and paper industry

(i) pulp mill mg/L 80 350

(ii) paper mill (recycled) mg/L 80 250

(iii) pulp and paper mill mg/L 80 300

(b) Textile industry mg/L 80 250

(c) Fermentation and mg/L 400 400

Distillery industry

(d) Other industries mg/L 80 200

Regulation No.13 : COD discharge standard for mixed effluent

• Mixed effluent is a combination of sewage and industrial effluent which is treated in a

single IETS (combined treatment).

COD standard for mixed effluent is:

Standard A = 80 mg/L; Standard B = 200 mg/L (see EIGHTH SCHEDULE).

Regulation No.14 : Best management practice for the discharge of industrial effluent or
mixed effluent for other parameters

• General provision to control certain parameters which do not have discharge limits but
may be important to control in certain situation (by adopting best management practice).
Example includes: dioxin, chloride, sulfate, etc. (See NINTH SCHEDULE)

Regulation No.15 : Contravention Licence

• Premise may apply for a contravention licence to contravene the discharge standards as
specified in Regulation No.11 (FIFTH SCHEDULE), Regulation No.12 (SEVENTH
SCHEDULE) and Regulation No.13 (EIGHTH SCHEDULE).

• Application is to be accompanied by a report on industrial effluent characterization study

(IECS) and a licence fee of RM500 plus effluent-related fee computed according the
THIRTEENTH SCHEDULE.

• The effluent related fee is to be submitted together with the licence application. The
amount of effluent related fee can be determined based on the expected pollution load to be
discharged (Use information from the IECS).

Regulation No.16 : Method of effluent analysis and sampling of industrial and mixed
effluent

• DOE officers are authorized to conduct:

- In-situ tests

- Ex-situ tests

of effluents using any instruments approved by the Director General.

• The sample type is grab sample.

• Methods of analysis prescribed for the laboratories and other personnel are:

the Standard Methods and US-EPA approved methods (see FOURTH SCHEDULE).

Regulation No.17 : Discharge point for industrial or mixed effluent

• Specifications of discharge point are given in the ELEVENTH SCHEDULE.

• A premise needs to submit the layout plan / engineering drawings of the discharge point
to DOE 30 days before premise commences operation.

Regulation No.18 : Prohibition against industrial or mixed effluent discharge through by-
pass

• Discharging industrial effluent or mixed effluent from any portion of an industrial

effluent treatment system through a by-pass is not allowed and is an offence.

• Practicing effluent bypass indicates irresponsible attitude and extreme disrespect for the
law!

Regulation No.19 : Dilution of industrial effluent or mixed effluent

• Dilution of effluent is not allowed and is an offence.

• ‘Dilution’ is an act of adding water or other liquids from external sourcesto make the
effluent less concentrated.

Regulation No.20 : Spill, accidental discharge or leakage of industrial effluent or mixed

effluent

• Premise must inform DOE within 6 hours from the time of the occurrence

• Premise must contain, cleanse, abate or recover the discharge

• DOE can specify how the spill is to be handled

• DOE may recover cost of clean up and damage cost

Regulation No.21 : Prohibition against discharge of industrial effluent or mixed effluent

containing certain substances

The following substances are not allowed to be discharged:

• Any inflammable solvent

• Any tar or other liquid immiscible with water

• Sawdust or wood waste

• Sludges

Regulation No.22 : Licensed premise – making changes that alter quality of industrial
effluent or mixed effluent

• Licensed premises here mean those holding contravention licences.

• Any material change in the quality or quantity of effluent discharged requires written
permission from the DG.

Regulation No.23 : Disposal of sludge

• This regulation is to control the indiscriminate disposal of sludges.

• Sludges from the following are not allowed to be discharged:

• manufacturing process (e.g.: reactor bottoms cleaning, storage tank bottoms cleaning)

•IETS biological sludge

• Sludges which are categorized as scheduled waste are regulated under the Scheduled
Waste Regulations 2005.

Regulation No.24 : Licensed premise – reporting changes in information

• Changes of information need to be reported to the DG.

Regulation No.25 : Display of licence

• Licence needs to be displayed in a conspicuous place in the principal building of the

premise.

Regulation No.26 : Licensed premise – continuance of existing conditions in case of change

in occupancy

• Licence conditions are binding on the new occupier

Regulation No.27 : Maintenance of record

• The premise is required to maintain records of

• manufacturing processes,

• operation and maintenance

• IETS performance monitoring (record formats are specified in Guidance

Document on Performance Monitoring of IETS

• The records must be made available for inspection

Regulation No.28 : Personnel training

• A premise is required to send the relevant staff for training and retraining in IETS
operation and on other DOE’s requirements

• The staff training records must be made available for inspection

Regulation No.29 : Assistance during inspection

• A premise is required to render assistance (e.g. power supply; equipment; photostating

facility) to DOE inspectors

Regulation No.30 : Prohibition order

• DOE can issue a prohibition order to address undesirable occurrences. List of undesirable
occurrences is given in TWELFTH SCHEDULE.

• A part of the manufacturing process causing the “grossly non-compliant” problem can be
made inoperative (i.e a process may be “closed down”).

Regulation No.31 : Licence fee

• Licence fee is RM 500 plus effluent-related fee computed as in the THIRTEENTH

SCHEDULE. Effluent-related fee is to be submitted together with the licence application.

• The rates for pollutant charge is given in THIRTEENTH SCHEDULE.

Regulation No.32 : Penalty

• All offences under regulations 4 to 24 and 27 to 30 carry a maximum penalty of

RM100,000 plus five years jail or both; and a further RM 1,000 for every day the offence is
continued after notice has been served upon the factory by the DOE to stop the offence

• Note: All offences are also compoundable under the Compounding of Offences Rules
which carry a maximum penalty of RM 2000.

Regulation No.33 : Revocation of Sewage and Industrial Effluent Regulations 1979 (SIER)

• Written Permission (KB) issued under Regulation 4 of SIER 1979 has been revoked
through the Gazette Notification (No. 13938) which came into force on the June24, 2010.

• All sources must comply with all the requirements in IER immediately.
 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (SEWAGE) REGULATIONS 2009

With respect to the control of sewage, this Regulation replaces the Environmental Quality
(Sewage and Industrial Effluents) Regulations (commonly abbreviated as SIER) and came into
force on December 10, 2009. The abbreviation used for the new Regulation is SR, which stands
for Sewage Regulations. SR regulates pollution matters and the discharge of sewage from any
sewage source which may be an industrial premise, a commercial complex, a hotel, a resort, a
housing estate, office complex, etc.

Understanding the regulations/provisions in the SR.

Regulation No.3 : Application

• SR is applicable to all sources discharging sewage with population equivalent (PE) ≥ 150

• PE calculation is given in the Appendix to this explanatory notes.

Regulation No.4 : Notification requirements

• A sewage source is required to notify DOE using the form in the FIRST SCHEDULE.

Regulation No.5 : Proper operation of Sewage Treatment System (STS)

• A premise needs to operate and maintain the STS to ensure it is in good working
condition according to sound engineering practice.

Regulation No.6 : Competent person

• The operation of a STS needs to be supervised by a competent person who is certified by

the DG.

At the present moment, EiMAS is actively discussing with IWK and SPAN to develop a
certification program to produce competent persons for STS to comply with this regulation.

The intent of this regulation is to ensure that a person who has been tasked to supervise the
operation of STS has undergone adequate training and obtained the required skills to operate,
maintain and monitor the STS to assure its optimal performance at all time. Consequently,
discharge compliance on a sustainable basis can be ensured.
• Competent person should be at the supervisory level – not at the ‘operators’ level

• A competent person needs to be on duty at any time the STS is in operation.

As an interim measure:

Currently, before a sewage source has a full team of competent persons, ‘on duty at any time’
may be administratively understood to mean ‘can be reached / contacted by phone for
consultation/advice on STS operation. Note that this is only a temporary measure.

Regulation No.7 : Sewage discharge standards

• Sewage discharge standards are specified in the SECOND SCHEDULE.

New STS

• Standard A for new STSs discharging into inland waters in water catchment areas

• Standard B for new STSs discharging into any other inland waters

Existing STS

• The existing STSs are categorized into two major categories – those approved before
January 1999 and those approved after January 1999.

• Standard A for existing STSs discharging into inland waters in water catchment areas

• Standard B for existing STSs discharging into any other inland water

• Premises are required to submit and implement program to upgrade existing STSs [except
CSTs (communal septic tanks) and ITs (imhoff tanks)] to comply with standard A (in catchment
areas) by 31.12.2016 and standard B (in other areas) by 31.12.2019

Regulation No.8 : Contravention licence

• Premises may apply for a contravention licence to contravene the discharge standards as
specified in Regulation No.7 (SECOND SCHEDULE).

• Application requires sewage characterization study report and a processing fee of RM

500
• The sewage related fee can be determined based on the sewage characterization study and
computed according to the SEVENTH SCHEDULE. Sewage related fee is not due until called
for.

Regulation No.9 : Method of sewage analysis and sampling

• DOE officers are authorized to conduct:

- In-situ tests

- Ex-situ tests

of sewage using any instruments approved by the DG.

• The sample type is grab sample

• Methods of analysis for laboratories and other personnel:

the Standard Methods and US-EPA approved methods (see FOURTH SCHEDULE).

Regulation No.10 : Discharge monitoring

• A premise needs to monitor its sewage discharge on a weekly basis (more parameters for
new STSs).

• Submission of monthly discharge monitoring report (MDMR) can be in the form of hard-
copy or via on-line through the following website (http://effluent.doe.gov.my).

• MDMR is given in the FIFTH SCHEDULE.

Regulation No.11 : Discharge point

• Specifications of discharge point are given in the SIXTH SCHEDULE.

• A premise needs to submit the layout plan / engineering drawings of the discharge point
to DOE 30 days before premise commences operation.
Regulation No.12 : Prohibition against sewage discharge through by-pass

• Discharging sewage from any portion of a sewage treatment system through a by-pass is
not allowed and is an offence.

Regulation No.13 : Spill or accidental discharge of sewage

• The premise needs to inform the Director General within 6 hours from the time of the
occurrence

• The premise is required to contain, cleanse, abate or recover the discharge

• DG can specify how the spill is to be handled

• DG may recover cost of clean up and damage cost

Regulation No.14 : Prohibition against discharge of sludge

• Sludge from STS cannot be discharged into a water course or Malaysian waters

Regulation No.15 & 16 : Sludge disposal onto land

• Disposal of sludge from STS requires a written permission from the DG.

• Sludge disposal application fee is RM500.00

Regulation No.17 : Licensed premise – reporting changes in information

• Changes of information need to be reported to the DG.

Regulation No.18 : Display of licence

• Licence needs to be displayed in a conspicuous place in the principal building of the

premise.
Regulation No.19 : Licensed premise – continuance of existing conditions

• Licence conditions binding on the new occupier.

Regulation No.20 : Maintenance of record

• The premise is required to maintain records of operation, maintenance and performance

monitoring of the STS.

• The records shall be made available for inspection.

Regulation No.21 : Personnel training

• The premise is required to send the relevant staff for training and retraining in STS
operation and on other DOE’s requirements.

• Record of staff training must be maintained.

Regulation No.22 : Provision for inspection

• The premise needs to provide relevant equipment for inspection and monitoring of
discharge

Regulation No.23 : Assistance during inspection

• The premise is required to render assistance to DOE inspectors

Regulation No.24 & 25 : Licensed fee and waiver

• Contravention licence fee is RM 500 plus sewage-related fee computed as in the

SEVENTH SCHEDULE.

• The sewage-related fee is required only when called for.

• The sewage-related fee may be waived because of research grounds.

Regulation No.26 : Penalty

• Conviction of offences under regulations 5 to 15 and regulations 17 to 23 through court

action carries a maximum penalty of RM100,000 plus five years jail or both; and a further RM
1,000 for every day the offence is continued after notice has been served upon by the Director
General.

• Note: All offences are also compoundable under the Compounding of Offences Rules
which carry a maximum penalty of RM 2000.

Regulation No.27 : Revocation of SIER, 1979

• Written Permission (KB) issued under Regulation 4 of SIER has been revoked by Gazette
Notification (No. 13938) which became effective on the June 24, 2010.

• All sources are required to comply with this SR, 2009 immediately.
APPENDIX- CALCULATION OF POPULATION EQUIVALENT

(http://www.iwk.com.my/sewerage-fact-05.htm)

Type of Establishment Population Equivalent

Residential 5 per house

Commercial 3 per 100m2 area

Educational Institutions

- Day Schools 0.2 per student

- Residential Schools 1 per student (residential)

Hospitals 4 per bed

Hotels 4 per room

Factories 0.3 per employee

Market (Wet Type) 3 per stall

Market (Dry Type) 1 per stall

Petrol Stations 18 per service bay

Bus Terminal 4 per bus bay

Taxi Terminal 4 per taxi bay

Mosque 0.5 per person

Church or Temple 0.2 per person

Stadium 0.2 per person

Swimming Pool or Sports Complex 0.5 per person

Public Toilet 16 per WC (water closet)

Airport 0.2 per passenger/day

Airport 0.3 per employee

Laundry 10 per machine

Prison 1 per person

Golf Course 20 per hole

The PE may be converted to a flow rate using a simple formula such as set out in Malaysian
Standards 1228 (MS1228).
3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (CONTROL OF POLLUTION FROM SOLID
WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND LANDFILL) REGULATIONS 2009

This is a new Regulation to regulate the pollution aspects of the operation of solid waste transfer
stations and landfills. The new Regulation which is commonly referred to as the Landfill
Regulations regulates the discharge of leachate onto soil, inland waters (which includes ground
water) and Malaysian waters, release of odour and emission of noise.

Understanding the regulations/provisions in the Leachate Regulations.

SWTS= Solid waste Transfer Station; SWL= Solid waste landfill; SWTS&L = Solid waste
Transfer Station and Landfill

This regulation came into force on the December 10, 2009.

Regulation No.3 : Application

• The Leachate Regulations is applicable to SWTS&Ls

Regulation No.4 : Notification requirements

• New SWTS&Ls are required to file in notification with the DOE before starting work.

• Notification and detailed information required is as specified in the FIRST SCHEDULE.

Regulation No.5 : Operation of Solid Waste Transfer Station and Landfill (SWTS&L)

• The operation of SWTS&L must be strictly controlled to minimize environmental impact

from the following:

noise, dust or odours;

air pollution;
pollution of the soil, surface water or ground water; and
entry and disposal of scheduled wastes.
Regulation No.6 : Landfill gas collection and disposal system

• A SLW must be equipped with a landfill gas collection and disposal system to minimize
the impact resulting from the generation of landfill gas.

Regulation No.7 : Control of ground water pollution

• A SWL must be designed and operated in a way that will prevent and control pollution to
the ground water.

• Ground water monitoring program must be established and implemented to monitor the
leakage or movement of leachate from the landfill.

Regulation No.8 : Leachate monitoring

• Owner/occupier of a SWL needs to:

monitor ammoniacal nitrogen in the leachate on a continuous basis using the on-line
system linked to DOE
monitor other parameters as listed in the SECOND SCHEDULE.

Regulation No.9 : Leachate Treatment System (LTS)

• SWTS&L must be equipped with a leachate treatment system (LTS).

Regulation No.10 : Proper operation of LTS

• A premise needs to operate and maintain the LTS to ensure that all its components are in
good working condition

Regulation No.11 : Performance monitoring of LTS

• A premise needs to conduct performance monitoring of LTS and provide facilities to

enable it to conduct the performance monitoring.
Regulation No.12 : Competent person

• The operation of a LTS needs to be supervised by a competent person.

• A competent person needs to be on duty at any time the LTS is in operation

As an interim measure:

The owners of SWTS&L need to submit details of their existing LTS personnel to be given
temporary approval before the personnel are certified as competent person. Additionally, before
a full team of competent persons are available, ‘on duty at any time’ may be administratively
understood to mean ‘can be reached / contacted by phone for consultation/advice on LTS
operation’. Please note that this is only a temporary measure!

Regulation No.13 : Leachate standard

• Leachate discharge standards are specified in the SECOND SCHEDULE.

• There is only one set of leachate standards (No A and B as in the industrial effluent
standards or the sewage standards).

Regulation No.14 : Contravention licence

• The premise may apply for a contravention licence to contravene the discharge standards
as specified in Regulation No.8 (SECOND SCHEDULE).

• Application must be accompanied by a report on leachate characterization study and a

licence fee of RM 500 plus leachate-related fee computed according the FIFTH SCHEDULE.

• The leachate-related fee can be determined based on the leachate effluent characterization
study. Leachate-related fee is not due until called for.

Regulation No.15 : Method of leachate analysis and sampling

• DOE officers are authorized to conduct:

- In-situ tests

- Ex-situ tests

of leachate using any instruments approved by the DG.

• The sample type is grab sample

• Methods of analysis for laboratories and other personnel:

the Standard Methods and US-EPA approved methods (see THIRD SCHEDULE).

Regulation No.16 : Leachate discharge point

• Specifications of discharge point are given in FOURTH SCHEDULE.

• A premise needs to submit the layout plan/engineering drawings of the discharge point to
DOE 30 days before premise commences operation

Regulation No.17 : Prohibition against leachate discharge through by-pass

• Discharging of leachate from any portion of a LTS through a by-pass is not allowed and
is an offence.

Regulation No.18 : Dilution

• Dilution of leachate is not allowed and it is an offence.

Regulation No.19 : Spill, accidental discharge or leakage of leachate

• The premise is required to inform the DG within 6 hours from the time of the occurrence

• The premise is required to contain, cleanse, abate or recover the discharge

• DG can specify how the spill is to be handled

• DG may recover cost of clean up and damage cost

Regulation No.20 : Licensed premise – making changes that alter quality of leachate

• Any material change in the quality or quantity of leachate discharged requires written
permission from the Director General.
Regulation No.21 : Licensed premise – reporting change in information

• Changes of information need to be reported to the DG.

Regulation No.22 : Display of licence

• Licence needs to be displayed in a conspicuous place in the principal building of the

premise.

Regulation No.23 : Licensed premise – continuance of existing conditions

• Licence conditions binding on the new occupier.

Regulation No.24 : Maintenance of record

• A premise is required to maintain records of the following:

operation, maintenance and performance monitoring of the LTS;

implementation of surface and ground water monitoring program;
implementation of landfill gas monitoring program;
implementation of leachate collection and removal system(LCRS) monitoring program;
implementation of waste control program to ensure scheduled wastes are not accepted for
disposal;
leachate discharge monitoring data.

• records must be made available for inspection.

Regulation No.25 : Personnel training

• A premise is required to send the relevant staff for training and retraining in leachate
treatment system (LTS) operation and on other DOE’s requirements.

• Record of staff training must be maintained.

Regulation No.26 : Assistance during inspection

• A premise is required to render assistance to DOE inspectors.

Regulation No.27 & 28 : Licensed fee and waiver

• Licence fee is RM 500 plus leachate-related fee computed as in the FIFTH SCHEDULE.

• The leachate-related fee can be determined based on leachate characterization study. The
fee needs to be submitted only when called for.

Regulation No.29 : Penalty

• Conviction of offences under regulations 4 to 21 and regulations 24 to 26 carries a

maximum penalty of RM100,000 plus five years jail or both; and a further RM 1,000 for every
day the offence is continued after notice has been served upon by the DG.

• Note: All offences are also compoundable under the Compounding of Offences Rules
which carry a maximum penalty of RM 2000.

Regulation No.30 : Revocation of SIER

• Written Permission (KB) issued under Regulation 4 of SIER 1979 has been revoked by
the Gazette Notification (No. 13938) which became effective on the June 24, 2010.

• All sources are required to comply with the Landfill Regulations immediately.