Seven illegal ewaste plants raided, 'Datuk' among 55 nabbed


KUALA LUMPUR: A local businessman with a "Datuk" title is among 55 people detained in raids on seven illegal electronic waste (ewaste) processing factories in four states.

The Datuk, nine locals and 45 foreigners aged between 30 and 50 were arrested in Pahang, Johor, Selangor and Negri Sembilan on Aug 5.

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