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The Star
19-06-2025
- The Star
2,000 metric tonnes of illegal e-waste collected in Ops Hazard 2.0, says Environment Department
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 2,000 metric tonnes of illegal e-waste were seized in Ops Hazard 2.0, says the Environment Department. Its enforcement division director, Rosli Zul, said the department also issued equipment seizure orders on 24 premises raided during the special operation. "It was done per Section 38(1)(a) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) for operating machinery without any pollution control systems. "We also issued 59 directives under Sections 31 and 37 of the Act, while 18 compounds were issued for various violations of the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005," he told a press conference in Bukit Aman on Thursday (June 19). Rosli said investigations have been opened into 25 premises for various offences, including failure to comply with license conditions and operating unlicensed scheduled waste storage facilities. "Other offences detected were failure to obtain written approval from the department's director-general, failure to submit an Environmental Impact Assessment report and disposal of scheduled waste without proper approval. 'These illegal activities not only break the law but pose serious threats to human health and the environment due to the potential release of hazardous pollutants into the air, water, and soil,' he said. Many of the illegal operations were found in remote areas and outside approved industrial zones, making enforcement and monitoring more difficult, and increasing risks for enforcement officers, Rosli said. He stressed that any management of scheduled waste, including e-waste, without proper approval from the director-general is a serious offence " Under the latest amendments to the Environmental Quality Act (Amendment) 2024, offenders now face fines of up to RM10mil and jail terms of up to five years if convicted," he added. Ops Hazard 2.0 was recently conducted, involving various agencies led by the police's General Operations Force.
Borneo Post
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Nik Nazmi resigns as Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister
In a statement, Nik Nazmi said he had submitted his letter of resignation as a member of the Cabinet to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (May 28): Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has resigned as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective July 4. In a statement, Nik Nazmi said he had submitted his letter of resignation as a member of the Cabinet to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'I will be on leave from tomorrow until July 3,' he said. Nik Nazmi said that since his appointment to the Cabinet as Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change in December 2022 and subsequently as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, he had done his best to implement much-needed reforms. He said the achievements of both ministries included amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) and enhanced transparency in the reporting of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Nik Nazmi said that his failure to retain the vice-president post in the recent Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) election prompted his decision to resign as minister. 'I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the dedicated civil servants, my outstanding office team, and all those from the public sector, private sector, and civil society who taught me so much and made it possible to implement various important reforms throughout this period. 'We consistently sought to adopt an open and consultative approach in formulating policies and introducing legislation,' he said. Nik Nazmi failed to retain his PKR vice-presidency in a highly competitive contest featuring 11 candidates last week. – Bernama Cabinet minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad pkr resign
Daily Express
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Nik Nazmi resigns as Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: KUALA LUMPUR: Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has resigned as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective July 4. In a statement, Nik Nazmi said he had submitted his letter of resignation as a member of the Cabinet to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'I will be on leave from tomorrow until July 3,' he said. Nik Nazmi said that since his appointment to the Cabinet as Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change in December 2022 and subsequently as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, he had done his best to implement much-needed reforms. He said the achievements of both ministries included amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) and enhanced transparency in the reporting of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Nik Nazmi said that his failure to retain the vice-president post in the recent Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) election prompted his decision to resign as minister. Advertisement 'I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the dedicated civil servants, my outstanding office team, and all those from the public sector, private sector, and civil society who taught me so much and made it possible to implement various important reforms throughout this period. 'We consistently sought to adopt an open and consultative approach in formulating policies and introducing legislation,' he said. Nik Nazmi failed to retain his PKR vice-presidency in a highly competitive contest featuring 11 candidates last week. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
