Diesel

In Malaysia, the implementation dates for the Euro 2 and Euro 4 emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles are similar to the dates set for light-duty vehicles. In January 2017, the government implemented Euro II emission standards (UN R49-02 (B) or European Directives 88/77/EC as amended by 91/542/EC and 96/1/EC) for medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles.

However, in June 2017, the government tentatively announced the Euro IV emission standards for diesel vehicles from March 1, 2022 for new models and September 1, 2023 for existing models.

The initial schedule for the implementation of Euro 5 diesel was set for September 1, 2020. However, in response to requests from Malaysia’s refineries, the government opted to delay the nationwide enforcement of Euro 5 diesel,