Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Avicenna Journal of Environmental Health Engineering 2423-4583 12 2 2025 12 30 Hazardous Waste Management Practices in Malaysia: Current Status, Regulatory Framework, and Future Directions 146 155 10.34172/ajehe.5445 EN Mohammad Adam Adman https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4562-0268 Noridayu Mah Hashim https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1599-088X Norazwina Zainol Nor Hazwani Aziz REVIEW 10.34172/ajehe.5445 2023 12 31 2025 08 21 Poor hazardous waste management (HWM) poses a significant impact on the environment and human health. Although Malaysia has established policies and regulations governing the framework and outlining future directions for sustainable WM, implementing and monitoring the regulations are complex and rigorous. The need for continuous enhancement and renewal of regulations arises to keep pace with evolving technologies and changing circumstances associated with HW production. Therefore, this review critically examines HWM in Malaysia by synthesizing current regulations, relevant literature, and case studies, with an emphasis on recent technological and strategic developments. This study also delves into the current state of HWM practices in Malaysia, scrutinizing the existing regulatory framework and outlining future directions for sustainable WM. Moreover, this review aims to explore potential innovations and technologies that can shape the future landscape of HWM in Malaysia, thus ensuring a harmonious coexistence between industrial progress and environmental stewardship. Eventually, this work will provide a holistic overview of Malaysia’s HW landscape and offer forward-looking recommendations for strengthening environmental resilience, governance, and sustainability.