PUTRAJAYA (April 1): The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia has officially been gazetted as an absolutely prohibited item under the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order 2023. This follows the Federal Government Gazette of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order (Amendment) (No 3) 2026 (P.U. Royal Malaysian Customs Department director general Datuk Amran Ahmad said the move aligns with decisions made during the Special Task Force Meeting on the Direction of Management Enforcement of Plastic Waste and E-Waste Importation No 2 of 2026. The collaboration aims to ensure strict and effective enforcement of the ban on scheduled waste imports, especially e-waste, in line with Malaysia’s commitments under the Basel Convention. Malaysia has been a party to the Basel Convention since Oct 8, 1993, with the Department of Environment designated as the competent authority for its implementation in the country.

Source: The Edge Markets April 01, 2026 09:25 UTC