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Malaysia cracks down on illegal waste imports, especially contaminated paper from the U.S., after finding e-waste in thousands of containers.
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.
The government reaffirms it only allows three specific grades of waste paper, requiring pre-shipment inspections and a Certificate of Approval.
Electronic waste was found in 701 of 1,241 inspected containers from 2021 to 2025, with 428 returned.
Authorities are coordinating across agencies to prevent illegal shipments, citing public health risks from toxic pollutants.
New rules also require prior approval for plastic waste imports.
Malasia toma medidas enérgicas contra las importaciones ilegales de residuos, especialmente papel contaminado de los Estados Unidos, después de encontrar desechos electrónicos en miles de contenedores.