are to achieve: (1) a clean, safe, healthy and productive environment for present and
future generations, (2) conservation of country’s unique and diverse cultural and
natural heritage with effective participation by all sectors of society; and (3) sustainable lifestyles and patterns of consumption and production.
There are eight principles listed under the Policy to harmonise economic development goals with environmental imperatives, which include: (1) Stewardship of the
Environment; (2) Conservation of Nature’s Vitality and Diversity; (3) Continuous
Improvement in the Quality of the Environment; (4) Sustainable Use of Natural
Resources; (5) Integrated Decision-Making; (6) Role of the Private Sector; (7) Commitment and Accountability; and (8) Active Participation in the International
Community.
The Policy seeks to integrate environmental considerations into development
activities and in all related decision-making processes, to foster long-term economic
growth and human development, and to protect and enhance the environment. It
complements and enhances the environmental dimensions of other national policies,
such as those on forestry and industry, and takes cognizance of international
conventions on global concerns.
Main Legislations in Malaysia that Can be Applied
for the Conservation and Management of Peatlands
• Waters Act 1920.
• Animal Act 1953 (Amended 2006).
• Aboriginal People Act 1954.
• Land Conservation Act 1960.
• National Land Code 1965.
• Protection of Wild Life Act 1972.
• Environmental Quality Act 1974.
• Pesticides Act 1974.
• Local Government Act 1976.
• Plant Quarantine Act 1976.
• Town and Country Planning Act 1976.
• National Parks Act 1980.
• National Forestry Act 1984.
• Fisheries Act 1985.
• New Plant Variety Protection Act 2004.
• Biosafety Act 2007.
• International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008.
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future generations, (2) conservation of country’s unique and diverse cultural and
natural heritage with effective participation by all sectors of society; and (3) sustainable lifestyles and patterns of consumption and production.
There are eight principles listed under the Policy to harmonise economic development goals with environmental imperatives, which include: (1) Stewardship of the
Environment; (2) Conservation of Nature’s Vitality and Diversity; (3) Continuous
Improvement in the Quality of the Environment; (4) Sustainable Use of Natural
Resources; (5) Integrated Decision-Making; (6) Role of the Private Sector; (7) Commitment and Accountability; and (8) Active Participation in the International
Community.
The Policy seeks to integrate environmental considerations into development
activities and in all related decision-making processes, to foster long-term economic
growth and human development, and to protect and enhance the environment. It
complements and enhances the environmental dimensions of other national policies,
such as those on forestry and industry, and takes cognizance of international
conventions on global concerns.
Main Legislations in Malaysia that Can be Applied
for the Conservation and Management of Peatlands
• Waters Act 1920.
• Animal Act 1953 (Amended 2006).
• Aboriginal People Act 1954.
• Land Conservation Act 1960.
• National Land Code 1965.
• Protection of Wild Life Act 1972.
• Environmental Quality Act 1974.
• Pesticides Act 1974.
• Local Government Act 1976.
• Plant Quarantine Act 1976.
• Town and Country Planning Act 1976.
• National Parks Act 1980.
• National Forestry Act 1984.
• Fisheries Act 1985.
• New Plant Variety Protection Act 2004.
• Biosafety Act 2007.
• International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008.
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