Kuala Lumpur, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - Malaysia starts enforcing total ban on e-waste imports

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Malaysian customs officials started enforcing a total ban on e-waste imports on Wednesday, seeking to close loopholes on illegal shipments that still plague the Southeast Asian nation. Tens of millions of tonnes of e-waste are produced globally every year, and many discarded devices and appliances can leak heavy metals, plastics and other toxic chemicals. Many countries, including Malaysia, have banned the import of e-waste, but weak enforcement......

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