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From Malaysia studies new disaster risk reduction legislation

How could the government's study into DRR legislation affect the Malaysian parliament?

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The parliament may need to debate and pass a new Disaster Risk Reduction Act. The Malaysian government is currently conducting a year-long study to determine if dedicated legislation on disaster risk reduction (DRR) is required. If the study concludes that such a law is necessary, its findings could pave the way for a dedicated Disaster Risk Reduction Act. This Act would need to be formally debated and passed by the Malaysian parliament, which would then be responsible for defining agency responsibilities, requiring risk assessments, and providing dedicated funding for prevention.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 29
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The facts so far

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  • The government is conducting a year-long study to determine whether Malaysia requires dedicated legislation on disaster risk reduction (DRR).thestar.com.my
  • The proposed Act should cover disasters such as floods, landslides, storms, droughts, haze, earthquakes, disease outbreaks and even technological accidents.thestar.com.my
  • The study’s findings will shape the future of national disaster management, potentially paving the way for a dedicated Disaster Risk Reduction Act.thestar.com.my

Why it matters

The proposed legislation aims to address significant national risks, including the threat of heavy rain, floods, and landslides as the northeast monsoon begins. If enacted, the Act would mandate risk assessments and require authorities to take risk information into account when approving development projects, fundamentally changing how infrastructure and land use are managed across Malaysia.

As the legislative body, the parliament would be tasked with formalizing a 'Whole-of-Society' clause and ensuring that the law provides stable funding for prevention and preparedness. This would require the parliament to define and enforce new statutory rights for vulnerable groups, including women, children, Orang Asli and the disabled.

What we don't know yet

  • What will the final findings of the year-long study be regarding the necessity of dedicated DRR legislation?
  • What is the expected timeline for the government to move from the study phase to the legislative drafting phase?

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What would change this answer

The government announces the study has concluded and recommends a dedicated ActThe process of legislative drafting and parliamentary debate will accelerate significantly.
The government decides to rely on existing laws rather than creating a new ActThe legislative agenda for DRR will remain decentralized, potentially limiting the scope of risk-informed development.

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