Heavier penalties await illegal e-waste importers: Minister

The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry will enforce amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) that will see heavier fines imposed on parties involved in the illegal importation of electronic waste (e-waste).

Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the gazetting of the amendments, which will come into effect on July 7, would among other things see a maximum fine of up to RM10 million imposed on those who commit offences under the act.

He said the fine increased from only RM500,000...