Putrajaya: The Environment Department director-general, deputy director-general, and an assistant environmental control officer have been remanded for seven days starting today to assist with investigations into a case concerning the management of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste). Additionally, another individual, a member of the public, has been remanded for three days until Sunday in connection with the same investigation.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the remand order was issued by Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrates' Court this morning. The four individuals, dressed in orange lock-up attire and handcuffed, were escorted by MACC officers and arrived at the court compound at about 9.30 am.

Media reports revealed that the two senior officers were detained around 6.30 pm yesterday after giving statements at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. The MACC investigation is focusing on allegations of abuse of power and corruption related to e-waste management, which is believed to have been ongoing for several years.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests and emphasized that the investigation is being conducted thoroughly and professionally, adhering to existing legal provisions. He stated that the commission is committed to addressing corrupt practices without compromise, regardless of the individuals' positions or ranks. The case is currently being investigated under the MACC Act 2009.