Widening the net on illegal e-waste


BANGI: The government has given full latitude to authorities to combat corruption and abuse of power, including activities related to the illegal importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into the country.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Cabinet had taken a firm stance by strictly prohibiting any act that would turn Malaysia into a dumping ground for e-waste, Bernama reported.

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