Terengganu Case Study

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Department of Environment Terengganu Department of Environment (DOE) Terengganu was formed in August 1979 and recognized by the Unit Khas Alam Sekitar (UKAS) under the administration of Lembaga Kemajuan Ketengah (KETENGAH). The main function of this unit is to provide environmental input for KETENGAH in their early stages of implementing land development activities in Terengganu. In line the economic development and progress in the field of industry, function and role of the DOE also effect the situation. After Malaysia experienced industrialization and undergo rapid development, environmental issues like pollution become more serious. Starting from that, functions and activities of DOE is taken

DOE also responsible for the implementation of the resolutions decided by the conventions of the international environment. There are three divisions and services under DOE Terengganu which are Administration and Financial, Development and Operation Division.

1.2.1.1 Administration and Financial Division In Administration Unit, staffs under this unit provide an effective management in order to launch and establish the activities undertaken by the Department of Environment Terengganu which covers office management, human resources, personnel, finance, procurement and assets. Meanwhile in Financial Unit, they manage the budget for the existing policy, the provision under One-off, provision of the development and also revenue from the department.

1.2.1.2 Development Division

Under development division, there are four units which are Dissemination of Information, Education and Monitoring Section, Licensing and Written Permission Section, Preliminary Site Assessment (PAT) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Section, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)