MACC intensifies investigation amid concerns of serious pollution in Malaysia

Over 6.7m sticks, 89,000 litres confiscated during December 19 operations

Over 1,600 arrested for various offences like smuggling, environmental crimes from January 1 to December 31

Cops also confiscate Nissan Almera suspected of being used for distribution

Enforcement operation conducted in Port Klang, Shah Alam reveal illicit cigarettes, vehicles, steel coils, liquor

Preserving forest areas crucial to provide natural habitats for protected species, says Johari Abdul Ghani

Smuggling attempt as furniture fittings shipments fails when officer detects odour

Over 8,700 cartons of various brands, bonded lorry, seven cars seized during raid

Republican senator believes semiconductor goods, essential for AI development, being trafficked to China through Malaysia

Case is being probed under Section 135(1)(d) of Customs Act 1967

Seized items include cigars, LED display panels, rice, e-cigarettes, says state director

Group suspected of giving smugglers sensitive information to facilitate syndicate operations

Nearly 10,000 devices found to be uncertified, lacking prescribed MS Sirim stamp

Companies discovered to be involved in tyre smuggling, purchasing from unauthorised traders, sticker fraud, barcode tampering

Sale via unauthorised distributors, smuggling pose risk to consumer safety, says MACC

Confiscated goods believed to be non-compliant with Malaysian standards, meant for smugging into Thailand via illegal routes

Ops Grip in Shah Alam also uncovers tampered labels, falsified manufacturing dates

Accused faces close to RM1 mln fine, nearly 20 years' imprisonment for offences

Probe to determine if suspects have ties to any organised crime groups in country underway

Two foreigners arrested during ops in Klang, Shah Alam