Over 500 containers inspected for imported e-waste since 2023, says DOE

By FARIK ZOLKEPLI and GERARD GIMINO

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 500 containers inspected at ports nationwide between 2023 and 2024 contained imported e-waste, said the Department of Environment (DOE).

Director-General Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar said 462 containers were held at ports last year, with 47 held in 2023.

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E-Waste , Department of Environment , Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff , Container Inspections , Op Hazard , Environmental Quality Act , Penalties , Dewan Rakyat

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