DOE collects more than 2,000 tonnes of e-waste this year

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 27 Nov 2021 10:50PM · 0 Comments

Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says e-waste pollution has become a major issue at the global level due to poorly managed disposal activities and its impact on human health and the environment. – EPA pic, November 27, 2021.

THE Department of Environment (DOE) has collected 2,283.7 tonnes of electric and electronic waste (e-waste) as of this month, Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said.

He said the amount exceeded the 800 tonnes targeted for collection by the department for the whole of this year. 

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