It's been reported that every month, more than 1,000 containers with tonnes of e-waste are smuggled and illegally processed in Malaysia, polluting the country’s land, air and water. We speak to an e-waste specialist about its impact on Malaysia's environment and economy.

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Produced by: Alia Zefri, Natasha Fusil

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories:  environment,  government,  international,  technology

Tags:  toxic waste,  e-waste,  recycling,  illegal,  dumping,  electronics,