Perak to spread the word on proper ewaste disposal through mosques


  • Nation
  • Friday, 22 Apr 2022

Perak environment committee chairman Mohd Akmal Kamaruddin (second from left) putting a computer monitor into an e-waste collection bin during the soft launch of the state-level National Environment Day at D.R. Seenivasagam Park in Ipoh on Friday (apr22). With him is Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin (left).

IPOH: Creating awareness on proper disposal of electronic waste via khutbah (sermon) at mosques is being considered by the Perak government, says exco member Mohd Akmal Kamaruddin.

"It would be similar to how we created awareness among the people to get the Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot," the state environment committee chairman told a press conference after the soft launch of the state-level National Environment Day at DR Seenivasagam Park here on Friday (April 22).

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In Nation

Selangor's coastal areas brace for flash floods due to high tide phenomenon
Floods: Number of evacuees in Kedah rises to 1,813, Perlis records 48 victims
Body of baby girl found in rubbish bin at Penang flats
Several areas in Sarawak record 'unhealthy' air quality as of 7pm on Sept 28
Budget 2024: Expand Madani medical scheme, say healthcare associations
NSC DG Ahmad Shapawi calls it a day
Pelangai by-election: Amizar reminds BN machinery not to be complacent
Two ex-PMs should be called up by PSSC over separation of powers issue, says Johor DAP rep
RM2.7mil frozen food smuggling syndicate busted in Sandakan
Government’s 'ad hoc' solutions to tackle food security insufficient, says Muhyiddin

Others Also Read