ALIPA Malaysia’s Compliance
ALIPA Malaysia’s Compliance
Malaysia’s Compliance
Malaysia has faced no issues complying with AILPA. To support legal trade, Malaysia developed a Country Specific Guideline (CSG) in collaboration with the Australian government. This serves as a reference for Australian importers during their due diligence process.
Amendments in 2024
The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (AILPA) was updated to ensure it remains “fit for purpose” and aligns with international best practices, with the new Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 replacing the previous Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012, streamlining risk assessment and updating due diligence requirements.Among the key points of the Bill are highlighted as follows:
Product Testing
at borders and beyond, including fibre testing, to detect illegal timber.
Audits
permitted to verify compliance with due diligence requirements.
Advance Notive
required from importers and processors before handling regulated timber.
Extended Enforcement Timeframe
up to 24 months and public naming of non-compliant companies.
Stricter Penalties
and public disclosure of violations.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is expected to formalize new due diligence rules before the current legislation ends on 1 April 2025.
Malaysia remains proactive in ensuring its timber meets Australia’s evolving legal requirements.
