PUTRAJAYA, March 25 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption linked to the management of e-waste and plastic waste following...
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption linked to the management of e-waste and plastic waste following recent progress in probes involving senior Department of Environment officials.
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