MACC to Launch Investigation Against Illegal E-Waste Recycling Facility

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) announced its willingness to initiate investigation against allegations raised against an electronic waste processing facility located at Segamat in the Malaysian state of Johor. The commission authorities urged the local authorities to share any relevant information, based on which the investigation could be initiated.

Commenting on the matter, Tan Sri Azam Baki, Chief Commissioner, MACC stated that it welcomes local authorities to share information with it. The commission has no issue whatsoever to look into alleged corruption or abuse of power in connection with the functioning of the e-waste processing facility.

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Earlier, the company was exclusively featured in a daily, which alleged that the facility was involved in dismantling and melting e-waste that are being smuggled in denial of existing rules. As per the report, the facility does not possess necessary valid permit from the Department of Environment to run e-waste processing operations.

The MACC assured that it will thoroughly look into the operations of the facility and conduct a comprehensive investigation on the matter, including how the prohibited waste entered the country’s ports. The e-waste contains harmful components, which will pose serious threat to human and aquatic lives, if not disposed safely.