NRES pledges full support to MACC over DOE e-waste probe

NRES pledges full support to MACC over DOE e-waste probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup pledged full support for the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission’s (MACC) probe into alleged misconduct involving Department of Environment (DOE) officers.

He said the ministry had acknowledged reports of two senior Department of Environment (DOE) officers being detained by MACC and emphasised that NRES would not tolerate any abuse of power, misappropriation or corrupt practices involving its personnel.

“I have directed the ministry’s secretary‑general (Datuk Dr Ching Thoo Kim) to ensure that all functions and daily operations of the DOE continue as usual without any disruption, so that services to the public and environmental monitoring remain prioritised,” he said in a statement yesterday.

He also called on all parties to refrain from making any speculation that could undermine the authorities’ investigation, adding that NRES would continue to monitor developments related to the case from time to time.

“NRES will take follow‑up action at the internal level in accordance with the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations, if necessary,” he said.

Earlier yesterday, media reports said that the MACC had detained the director‑general and deputy director‑general of the DOE to assist investigations into alleged abuse of power and corruption linked to e‑waste management believed to have occurred over the past several years.– BERNAMA