Ahmad Faruqi Mohd
Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:59 PM
Dear Sir,
For your information, I am from Chemical Company of Malaysia (Fertilizer Division), one of the leading fertilizer manufacturer in Malaysia. We are currently conducting a study on aerial fertilizer application for oil palm plantation in Malaysia. In regards to that, is there any regulation that we need to comply for such activity to be implemented from environment stand of point? Hope to get some information from you on these matter. Thank you.
Regards,
Ahmad Faruqi
Sr. Executive, Technical Dept
CCM Fertilizer Sdn. Bhd.
Mon 10/22/2012 7:09 PM
Sir,
Thank you for your email regarding regulation compliance for aerial fertilization. At the moment, there is no regulation for aerial fertilization under the Department of Environment. However we would like to suggest to you to also seek advice from the other relevant agencies (e.g. Department of Agriculture, Local Authority, Department of Civil Aviation etc.) regarding this activity to ensure compliance to other regulation.
Thank you.
Mohd Azrulddin Bin Mazelan
Pegawai Kawalan Alam Sekitar
Bahagian Penilaian
Jabatan Alam Sekitar Putrajaya
Fri 10/19/2012 11:13 AM
Dear En. Ahmad,
Fertilizer usage in plantation is not in DOE’s law and regulation. However you may have to look an the surroundings and the sensitive receptors (houses, schools nearby) of the particular area whether it will directly affect them or is there any water body nearby that has beneficial uses. We would suggest if your company to refer to Department of Agriculture for this matter.
Regards,
Shareena Suffian
Department of Environment, Malaysia