US the biggest culprit, followed by Canada, the UK, Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — SIRIM Bhd has been mandated to be the sole inspection body and certificate of approval (COA) issuer for waste plastic imports into Malaysia, effective July 1, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Authorities have raided 57 illegal e-waste processing premises across the country under the integrated Op Hazard 2.0, conducted from June 16 until 2pm today, with total seizures estimated at RM500 million.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia will not be the world’s “waste basket,” says Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, reaffirming the Federal government’s firm stance against the illegal import of electronic waste or e-waste.   Speaking...

BAKU, Nov 17 — The enhanced National Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), encompassing comprehensive measures for managing, preventing and controlling air quality, is expected to be implemented next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia should focus on the sustainable management of plastics instead of completely banning their production and use, said Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and Malaysian Plastics Recyclers Association (MPRA) in a statement yesterday.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 19 — The Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) intercepted an e-waste smuggling attempt at West Port yesterday.