Exploring Public Perceptions and Disposal Procedures in the Development of a Comprehensive End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation in Malaysia: A Pilot Study

The growing global demand for new cars has resulted in a rise end-of-life vehicles (ELV), both with usable and non-usable parts. Malaysia faces particularly pressing issue of abandoned (AVs), as the country currently lacks comprehensive legislation managing ELV. On other hand, countries such US, Japan, Belgium, Korea, China have well-established ELV management policies. In light this, pilot study assessed public’s perception attitudes towards issues regulations Malaysia. gathered participants’ views on surrender, deregistration, disposal costs, incentives, recycling, regulations. questionnaire used was based findings from previous report. data were analysed using SPSS version 27, 40 interviews diverse participants. results revealed three primary themes: “AV its ELV”, “ELV procedures”, regulation conflict resolution”, 14 sub-themes. adopts regulatory approach AVs highlights importance an effective voluntary surrender system step regulation. this provide valuable insights into Malaysian can inform development more legislation.