Technology transfer to KIMIA Malaysia concludes Phase II of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) phase-out plan

December 9, 2024

9 December 2024: UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam today paid a visit to Department of Chemistry Malaysia (KIMIA Malaysia) to witness the successful transfer of Gas Chromatography instrumentations for sampling and testing Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS). The analysis obtained from the instrumentations will enable the Department of Environment (DOE) Malaysia to enforce regulations for controlling ODS in the country. This technical procurement demonstrates how UNDP local and global expertise, in close collaboration with partners like KIMIA Malaysia, supports Malaysia in achieving its sustainable development goals.

a group of people standing in a room — The NCE team paid a visit to the Department of Chemistry Malaysia to witness the successful transfer of Gas Chromatography instrumentations for sampling and testing Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS).

UNDP Malaysia

The technology investment is part of a capacity building initiative between KIMIA Malaysia and the Department of Environment Malaysia, under Phase II of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP). The HPMP programmes are facilitated by UNDP, with funding support from the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol.

a group of people in a room — Gas Chromatography instrumentations for sampling and testing Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS).

UNDP Malaysia

HPMP II, which was implemented from 2017 to 2024, comprised of a combination of interventions such as technical assistance, technology transfer investments, training, and policies and regulations.

“Looking ahead, our next goal is to develop a reliable refrigerant analysis method to ensure the Environmental Quality (Refrigerant Management) Regulations 2020 can be enforced by the DOE by 2025.

“As soon as we complete this phase of the project, it’s however just the beginning of a much larger global effort to protect the ozone layer and fight climate change. The knowledge, equipment, and resources we have gained through this project will help Malaysia achieve its environmental goals and contribute to global efforts to protect our planet at large,” said Tuan Haji Shafek Hamlan bin Abdul Hamid, Senior Director, Drinking Water, Food and Environmental Safety Analysis Centre at KIMIA Malaysia.

The capacity building project is part of Malaysia’s broader plan to eliminate ozone-depleting substances, supporting the nation’s commitment to the Montreal Protocol and protection of the ozone layer. In October 2024, Phase III of the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP III) was launched by YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and the project will support Malaysia towards achieving a full phase out of HCFCs by 2030.

UNDP looks forward to continuing the collaboration with partners namely NRES, DOE, Royal Malaysian Customs Departments and KIMIA Malaysia under HPMP III, and supporting the Government’s goal of eliminating HCFCs across the nation by 2030.