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4.28.  The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has set a policy of not giving any Operational Mining Scheme (OMS) approval in the Permanent Forest Reserve area. (...)

4.29.  In these contexts, Malaysia had completed the process of reviewing its forestry policies (Forestry Policy of Peninsular Malaysia 2020, Sabah Forest Policy 2018 and Sarawak Forest Policy 2019) and launched the Malaysia Policy on Forestry in conjunction with the International Day of Forests 2021 on 21 March 2021. This policy covers key areas which include sustainable forest management, protection and conservation of biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, application of latest forestry technology, strengthening research and development as well as enhancing sharing of knowledge.

4.30. The objectives of Malaysia Policy on Forestry are to:
i. ensure forest areas are managed through good governance and practices for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;
ii. manage, conserve and rehabilitate the permanent reserved forests based on the principle of sustainable forest management;
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iv. encourage the participation of indigenous, native and local communities in the protection, conservation and rehabilitation of forests; and
v. strengthen capacity building; research, development and commercialisation; innovation including providing adequate human and financial resources to improve forest management and utilization of forest resources.

4.32.  Malaysia is a party to Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) since 18 January 1978. The International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 [Act 686] is the main legislation for the implementation of CITES in Malaysia and came into force on 28 December 2009. Activities regulated include the import, export, transit, captive breeding and artificial propagation of scheduled species.

4.33. The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) is the lead management authority and national focal point pertaining to CITES matters in Malaysia. There are nine management authorities responsible for the implementation of CITES, each empowered according to their respective legislation, jurisdiction of species and area. The authorities are:
i. Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Peninsular Malaysia);
ii. Department of Fisheries Malaysia;
iii. Malaysian Timber Industry Board;
iv. Department of Agriculture Malaysia;
v. Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia;
vi. Sarawak Forestry Corporation;
vii. Sabah Wildlife Department;
viii. Sabah Fisheries Department; and
ix. Sabah Forestry Department.

4.34.  At the ASEAN level, the ASEAN Working Group on CITES and Wildlife Enforcement was formed as a forum for ASEAN member states to discuss policy coordination and regional cooperation in CITES issues and illegal wildlife trade. Malaysia regularly participate in various programs conducted within CITES framework and committed to enhance our capacity in the implementation of CITES provisions as well as strengthening our efforts in combatting illegal wildlife trade.

4.35.  The Government has introduced a new import regulation for all waste paper and scrap metal intended to be imported into Malaysia to ensure a more sustainable production of the steel and paper industry. The importation of all waste paper and scrap metal is now subjected to inspection process and issuance of Certificate of Approval (COA) as per the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022 which came into effect on 10 January 2022. The COA process is prescribed under the Guideline for Importation and Inspection of Scrap Metal and The Guideline for Importation and Inspection of Waste Paper respectively.

[4.3.6 Guidelines for Scrap Metal Importation]
4.36.  The overarching objective of the new policy measure is to facilitate genuine importation of scrap metal and waste paper, while protecting the environment from any hazardous contaminants, in line with Goal 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG); Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal; as well as the domestic law, i.e. Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974.

5.3.  (...)The highest investment went into solar products, accounting for MYR 42.2 billion over a 15-year period. This is set to transform Malaysia into an integrated hub for solar products in the region.

5.6.  The New IMP 2030[New Industrial Master Plan 2030] aims to strengthen the nation's competitiveness through industrial development that incorporates social inclusivity and environmental sustainability. Therefore, these three principles, namely economic growth, inclusive growth and green growth are set to serve as the guiding principle for the growth of Malaysia's industries.