KLANG, July 22 — The Selangor Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle in 1,964 tonnes of scrap metal worth RM9.17 million after seizing 83 containers within the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) here recently.

GEORGE TOWN, July 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized various assets estimated to be worth over RM183 million following raids on scrap metal smuggling syndicates in five states since yesterday.

PORT KLANG, March 28 — The Selangor Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt to smuggle rice, firecrackers, and metal scraps worth RM18.32 million, including duties and taxes, in a recent operation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The parties involved in smuggling scheduled waste, electronic waste (e-waste) and scrap into the country are doing so by making false declarations and committing fraud.

BEIJING, June 29 — China is dragging its feet in releasing new codes governing high-grade copper and aluminium scrap imports, leaving scrap metal firms abroad confused and without a clear way into their key market.