{
  "id": 10383891,
  "title": "Some 15m devices targeted for sustainable management by 2030 under new MCMC Plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/some-15m-devices-targeted-for-sustainable-management-by-2030-under",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T06:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127767/some-15m-devices-targeted-for-sustainable-management-by-2030-under-new-mcmc-plan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched the LESTARI: Sustainability Framework and Roadmap 2030, aiming to sustainably manage 15 million devices by 2030. The initiative is part of broader efforts to reduce electronic waste, extend device lifespans, and increase technology accessibility for lower-income and vulnerable Malaysians. Under the roadmap, usable devices will be refurbished, reused, or upgraded, while older equipment will be replaced with more energy-efficient technology or responsibly recycled. The MCMC expects the initiative to benefit 5 million people through social-impact programmes by 2030, supporting Malaysia's transition towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with the Malaysia MADANI agenda, the 13th Malaysia Plan, and the National Energy Transition Roadmap. The framework, developed through industry engagement, includes three pillars: climate and environmental sustainability, social impact and inclusion, and technology and innovation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}