Energy Commission disposes of seized goods worth over RM1.7mil
PUTRAJAYA: The Energy Commission has disposed of 2,933 seized items valued at over RM1.7mil following investigations into various offences related to electrical safety and usage.
According to the commission, the disposal carried out on Tuesday (June 3) involved seizures from cases in Perlis, Kedah and Penang that led to 21 investigation papers resolved through court rulings and compounds.
Of the total, 16 involved electrical accidents, four were electricity theft cases, and one was for the use of illegal electrical equipment.
"The disposal process was conducted at a licensed metal disposal centre in Balakong, Selangor, and was witnessed by our Enforcement and Regional Operations director Ismail Zaili Yusop, and Investigation Unit deputy director Nik Mohd Bakhry Abu Bakar,' it said in a statement on Wednesday (June 4).
It added that the disposal process was carried out according to instructions from the prosecution under Sections 406A and 413 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Act 593).
The commission also stressed that the disposal was conducted in an environmentally responsible manner through the appointment of a company licensed by the Environment Department (DOE) to handle e-waste management.
This process complies with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005, it added.
"The management of seized goods also involves the separation of scheduled waste, recyclable materials and regular waste. Suitable items are sent to legitimate buyers and appropriate recovery facilities according to the waste categories,' it said.
The commission said this integrated approach reflects its ongoing commitment to law enforcement while supporting environmental conservation. – Bernama
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