BATU GAJAH, June 17 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Northern Brigade has arrested five Myanmar nationals at a factory in the Lahat Industrial Area, believed to be involved in unlicensed electronic waste (e-waste) recycling activities, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM111.4 million.

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — The Energy Commission (ST) has disposed of 2,933 seized items, valued at over RM1.7 million, on June 3, following investigations into various violations of laws related to electrical safety and usage.

IPOH, March 8 — The General Operations Force (GOF) arrested three individuals, including two Myanmar nationals, at a factory in Simpang Ampat, Penang, for allegedly carrying out electronic waste (e-waste) recycling activities without a permit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Malaysia will strengthen law enforcement to address the influx of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) from developed countries, following challenges in controlling the entry of such waste, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUANTAN, Feb 17 — An illegal electronic waste (e-waste) and scheduled waste processing syndicate, valued at RM410 million, was busted in raids at two separate factories in Pekan and Gebeng on Saturday (February 15).

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — The Operational Directive for Enforcement Operations (ATOP) and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to e-waste management will be improved, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 25 — An increase in wildlife protection enforcement activities and the introduction of a new fine amount of RM10 million for environmental criminals were among the successes of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) this year.

BAKU, Nov 17 — The enhanced National Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), encompassing comprehensive measures for managing, preventing and controlling air quality, is expected to be implemented next year.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — Malaysia will propose a motion on environmental sustainability, focusing on plastic waste, during its Asean chairmanship next year, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) amend the Mineral Development Act 1994 (Act 525) to enable enforcement actions against illegal mining activities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — While passionate members of the public are increasingly concerned with environmental issues, the question arises if the debate has lost nuance.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — A study on the development of a centralised industrial wastewater treatment plant is underway to manage effluents from industry to address water pollution.

PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — The Department of Environment (DOE) has issued 3,355 compounds, worth RM6 million, on 4,364 industrial premises nationwide, through Ops Gempur 2022.

PORT DICKSON, Oct 13 — The amendment to Environmental Quality Act 1974, including to increase the fine amount for water pollution cases, is expected to be tabled in Parliament before the year-end.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Industries at risk of causing pollution to raw water sources and surface water intakes of water treatment plants (LRAs), including the livestock industry, need to be regulated and listed in the legislation.