An Analysis of End-of-Life Vehicle Policy Implementation in Malaysia from the Perspectives of Laws and Public Perception

End-of-life vehicles (ELV) policy implementation has long been a hotly debated issue in Malaysia. Vehicles that have become ELVs should be disposed of accordingly to prevent environmental pollution and also for the purpose recycling useful materials, particularly metals. The automotive industry affects earth environment through greenhouse gas emissions such as air-conditioning (CFC/HFC) which will increase global warming uncontrolled use raw materials. Even poorly managed ELV waste cause toxic substances released environment. To reduce this problem, an seriously considered. In order successful policy, support from public is essential. Thus, study aims understand related laws their neighbouring countries ascertain perception on involves literature search implemented survey involving 58 respondents. Results were analysed using SPSS. This paper presents discusses findings study. indicates level awareness acceptance are quite low. general, it can concluded Malaysia needs carefully studied before ensure public.