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UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year

UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year

There are dangers for the environment because electronic waste can contain toxic additives and hazardous substances.
Thu Mar 21 2024
In the jewelry business, electronic waste is worth its weight in gold

In the jewelry business, electronic waste is worth its weight in gold

These metals are familiar to jewelers, who are determined not to pass up on the opportunity of giving them a new lease on life.
Wed Mar 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] E-Waste: A gnawing problem in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] E-Waste: A gnawing problem in Malaysia

Recycling e-waste is critical to meet the growing demand for electronics and for environmental safety.
Fri Feb 03 2023
S'gor DOE detains three containers with e-waste from US, Spain

S'gor DOE detains three containers with e-waste from US, Spain

The inspection also found that the importer had declared the trade material as aluminum scrap to evade the authorities, Nor Aziah said.
Fri Dec 09 2022
5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report

5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report

Defunct cell phones are just the tip of the 44.48-million-ton iceberg of global electronic waste generated annually that isn't recycled.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Perak recording highest collection of e-waste

Perak recording highest collection of e-waste

Among the states, Perak has recorded the highest collection of electrical and electronic waste which amounted to 256 tonnes this year.
Wed Dec 29 2021
12MP: New regulation on e-waste to be introduced

12MP: New regulation on e-waste to be introduced

A new regulation on household electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) will be introduced to implement the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for e-waste.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Penang DOE returns e-waste container to country of origin

Penang DOE returns e-waste container to country of origin

The container which arrived at the North Butterworth Container Terminal carrying e-waste was found without prior approval.
Tue Jul 13 2021
75 e-waste containers entered Malaysia since 2018 - DOE

75 e-waste containers entered Malaysia since 2018 - DOE

Norlin said the government was in the midst of drafting a new law to regulate the disposal of e-waste in the country.
Wed Feb 10 2021
How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste

How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste

Once discarded, this e-waste, as it is called, becomes a major environmental hazard.
Sat Sep 05 2020
How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste

How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste

Our societies buy and throw away high-tech items at an astonishing rate.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Expired or damaged mobile appliances are a health hazard, should be disposed properly - MCMC

Expired or damaged mobile appliances are a health hazard, should be disposed properly - MCMC

Many people do not realise that mobile appliances which have expired or are damaged should be disposed of in the correct manner to prevent pollution and health hazards.
Sat Aug 29 2015
E-trash to leap by a third by 2017: data

E-trash to leap by a third by 2017: data

Electronic and electrical gadgets that have reached the end of their life are expected to jump by a third in volume by 2017.
Sun Dec 15 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024