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Exploring Malaysia’s End-of-Life Vehicle Policy—Attitudes, Knowledge, and Readiness

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  • Zurinah Tahir

    (Research Centre for Development, Social and Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Charli Sitinjak

    (Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Esa Unggul, Jalan Arjuna Utara No.9, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta 11510, Indonesia)

  • Rozmi Ismail

    (Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being (PSiTra), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Rosniza Aznie Che Rose

    (Research Centre for Development, Social and Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Zambri Harun

    (Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Józef Ober

    (Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology, Roosevelta 26-28, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland)

  • Piotr Sakiewicz

    (Division of Nanocrystalline and Functional Materials and Sustainable Pro-Ecological Technologies, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18A, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland)

Abstract

In the face of global environmental challenges, Malaysia, like many nations, is seeking to improve its environmental sustainability, and understanding how demographic factors influence individuals’ perceptions, attitudes, and readiness toward End-of-life Vehicle (ELV) management practices is crucial for developing effective policies and interventions. This study, which involved 630 participants of various age groups and employment backgrounds, examines the relationship between demographics and environmental awareness and readiness with a specific focus on the management of ELV. Significant findings reveal that younger individuals, particularly those aged 18 years, are actively engaged in environmental concerns, and the gender distribution is nearly equal, emphasizing a shared interest in ELV practices among men and females. Malays constitute the majority ethnic group, underlining the need for culturally sensitive and inclusive policies, and government employees exhibit greater knowledge about ELVs, while education levels positively correlate with awareness of ELVs. Positive attitudes are predominantly observed among private sector workers and government employees, with semi-government employees demonstrating the highest readiness for ELV initiatives, while the unemployed exhibit the lowest readiness. This research underscores the importance of demographic factors in shaping attitudes, knowledge and readiness concerning ELV management practices in Malaysia, highlighting the need for targeted strategies and interventions tailored to specific demographic groups, which are crucial for policy development and the promotion of sustainable practices, contributing to global environmental conservation efforts.

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  • Zurinah Tahir & Charli Sitinjak & Rozmi Ismail & Rosniza Aznie Che Rose & Zambri Harun & Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid & Józef Ober & Piotr Sakiewicz, 2024. "Exploring Malaysia’s End-of-Life Vehicle Policy—Attitudes, Knowledge, and Readiness," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(18), pages 1-13, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:18:p:7982-:d:1476887
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