PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will intensify investigations into premises involved in the illegal importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into the country. He said the companies involved were believed to be owned by foreign nationals and were importing electronic waste, plastic and paper for recycling purposes. To address the issue, a Special Task Force Meeting on E-Waste Enforcement has been established, comprising 12 agencies including the MACC, Waste Reception Control Agency, Royal Malaysia Police, Department of Environment, Royal Malaysian Customs Department and Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. The meeting will examine specific laws related to e-waste and implement more effective enforcement measures to ensure smuggling activities are eradicated at their roots. The MACC said it viewed the matter seriously and warned authorities involved to immediately halt the importation of e-waste.
