Day: June 28, 2024

Environment minister’s warning comes after interception of over 100 containers filled with toxic e-waste from Los Angeles port Malaysia has seized over 100 shipping containers filled with electronic waste sent from Los Angeles port and destined for illegal smelters operated by Chinese gangs, the environment minister said Wednesday. The containers, which were tracked by environmental activist...

Those found importing illegal electronic waste (ewaste) into the country should face severe repercussions including being blacklisted, says an environmental activist. Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) chief executive S. Mageswari urged the authorities to take stern action against those flouting the law. “While tracking importers and exporters of illegal ewaste can be challenging due to...