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flag Malaysia cracks down on illegal waste imports, especially contaminated paper from the U.S., after finding e-waste in thousands of containers.

flag Malaysia is tightening enforcement against illegal imports of mixed and contaminated waste paper, particularly from the U.S., following reports of hundreds of containers shipped under false pretenses. flag The government reaffirms it only allows three specific grades of waste paper, requiring pre-shipment inspections and a Certificate of Approval. flag Electronic waste was found in 701 of 1,241 inspected containers from 2021 to 2025, with 428 returned. flag Authorities are coordinating across agencies to prevent illegal shipments, citing public health risks from toxic pollutants. flag New rules also require prior approval for plastic waste imports.

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