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On 5 Feb 2013, Toshiba launched the voluntary e-Waste Takeback Scheme in Malaysia in conjunction with the Department of Environment ( DOE) and Japan International Corporate Agency ( JICA) final closing Workshop on Pilot Penang e-Waste Project. The objectives for this launch are part of Toshiba’s product stewardship to protect the environmental and to support Malaysia’s government call to develop effective mechanism to treat household EOL equipment. This ceremony was attended by 250 participants from the government offices, NGOs and ewaste recyclers including staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Mr Katayama, MD of Toshiba Sales and Services Sdn Bhd with Mr Selvakumar, CEO of Shan Poornam Metals Sdn Bhd ( Toshiba’s Ewaste Recycler Partner ). Toshiba is the first producer in Malaysia to start the voluntary program for both white goods and ICT products and Toshiba Corporation is introducing “Toshiba Vountary e-Waste Takeback Scheme” across 14 outlets in Johor Baru, Penang and the Klang Valley for a trial period of six months starting 5 Feb 2013 and ending in 30 July 2013.

Toshiba Voluntary e-Waste Launch Team: (Starting 3rd from left ), Mr Loke Jay San (TDM), Mr Lim Joo Peng (TAPL), Mr Darsuki (TSS), Mr Katayama (TSS), Mr Selvakumar (Shan Poornam), Ms Rose (Shan Poornam), Mr Anuar (TSS) and Mr Michael (Shan Poornam)
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