Updated mechanism for ewaste management on the cards


PUTRAJAYA: An updated mechanism, which will specifically address ewaste such as EV (electric vehicle) batteries, solar panels and other similar components, will be brought up to the Cabinet.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the move is to efficiently manage the rising electrical and electronic waste, or ewaste, in households.

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