Cabinet to Deliberate Enhanced Mechanism for Household E-Waste Disposal, Announces Minister Nik Nazmi

PUTRAJAYA, January 12 – Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, revealed plans to present an upgraded mechanism for the efficient disposal of household electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) to the Cabinet. The proposal aims to address the escalating challenge posed by the growing use of technology, including electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels, in Malaysian households. Highlighting the significance of a specific and structured approach to managing e-waste, Minister Nik Nazmi emphasized the need for a comprehensive mechanism. He noted the impending conclusion of the battery life cycle for the first generation of hybrid