MACC to suggest charging environment dept DG, deputy

2026-02-11 - 08:36

The environment department director-general and his deputy were among four people remanded by MACC as part of investigations into allegations of abuse of power and corruption involving e-waste management. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will suggest that criminal charges be filed against the environment department director-general and one of his deputies in connection with a graft case involving e-waste. MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the anti-graft agency will submit its investigation papers involving the two top officials to the Attorney-General’s Chambers on Friday. He added that their recommendation will be to charge the duo with corruption, Bernama reported. The environment department director-general and his deputy were among four people remanded by MACC as part of investigations into allegations of abuse of power and corruption involving e-waste management. Also arrested were six company owners suspected of involvement in e-waste smuggling over the past five years. MACC also froze 16 bank accounts involving RM10.2 million while seven companies in Selangor had been identified as being involved in the e-waste smuggling. The agency was also looking into several firms in Negeri Sembilan over similar activities.