The Department of Environment (DOE) has collected 2,283.7 tonnes of electric and electronic waste (e-waste) as of this month.

Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (above) said the amount exceeded the 800 tonnes targeted for collection by the department in the whole of this year.

“The summit of the e-waste collection programme is held this year to support the aspiration of the ministry to recognise the last...