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AUTHORITIES have intercepted a substantial shipment of illegal waste originating from the United States, uncovering six containers of electronic waste and four containers of plastic waste weighing a combined 216,726 kilograms at Port Klang.
The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to curb unlawful importation and environmental violations in the country.
Commander of the Port Klang Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), Deputy Commissioner Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal, said the operation followed a physical inspection of 15 containers at the CFS 4 inspection site at West Port, conducted in cooperation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM), SIRIM, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the Port Klang Authority, and the Selangor Department of Environment (JAS).
“The inspection revealed six containers of e-waste and four containers of plastic waste. The electronic waste included computers, used air conditioners, mixed electronic and scrap metal, plastic mixed with e-waste, electronic scraps, and car parts,” he said.
“Our review shows that all containers entered the country between December 2024 and July last year, amounting to a total of 216,726 kilograms.”
Nik Ezanee emphasised that the importation of scheduled waste is strictly prohibited under the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
He confirmed that the e-waste containers will be securely stored while awaiting notices from both the Selangor and federal JAS offices for re-export, and that AKPS will continue inspections on cargo suspected of containing prohibited materials.
In a separate operation, the agency intercepted frozen goods falsely declared as dumplings but found to be ice cream imported from China.
The shipment, weighing 17,580 kilograms and valued at RM59,276.82, lacked the necessary MAQIS import permit.
“The seizure ensures compliance with food safety regulations and protects public health,” Nik Ezanee said. The case is being investigated under Section 11(1) of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] for importing without a valid permit.
He added that AKPS will continue to strengthen border controls and enforcement measures to safeguard national sovereignty and public interests.
This latest action underscores Malaysia’s commitment to tackling environmental crime and maintaining rigorous oversight over imported goods entering the country. - February 14, 2026
