The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) as well as the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) need to combine all existing facilities and equipment to maximise the effectiveness of technology use in addressing the influx of e-waste and plastic container waste in the country, according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said strict enforcement action and integrated coordination between all agencies are critical due to the increasing amount of waste and the illegal entry of e-waste, which require immediate action and more frequent operations on the ground.
“After reviewing the latest data and statistics, we will recommend several comprehensive measures encompassing policy, enforcement, and international cooperation to address this crisis holistically,” he said in a statement.
He said this after chairing the Special Task Force on the Enforcement Management Roadmap for Plastic and E-Waste Imports in the Country meeting at the MACC headquarters here yesterday.
Azam also said that each agency needs to appoint a responsible officer during the coordination actions, with all involved officers required to be present at the operation location.
