KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is still awaiting the green light from the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to proceed with charges against the Department of Environment's director general (DG) and his deputy over alleged mismanagement of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste). The anti-graft body said it submitted the investigation papers to the AGC a month ago, with a recommendation for charges. Azam said e-waste and solid plastic waste issues have persisted despite numerous complaints, prompting the MACC to investigate and hold accountable those entrusted with protecting the environment. He stressed that any element of corruption could have broader implications, including on environmental sustainability and public health. The MACC currently heads the special task force on enforcement management of plastic waste and e-waste, established following serious findings on e-waste smuggling, including reports of hundreds of containers stranded at ports with potential environmental hazards.

Source: The Edge Markets March 25, 2026 13:23 UTC