PETALING JAYA: Enforcement agencies will beef up actions to stop illegal imports of mixed waste paper, following news of such trash being shipped here from the United States. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) said Malaysia does not allow imports of mixed or unsorted waste paper, including paper contaminated with plastic. Three types of waste paper are allowed to be imported under guidelines by SIRIM QAS, including unbleached kraft paper, paper made mainly from chemical pulp and paper made from mechanical pulp like newspapers and journals. Other kinds of waste paper, including unsorted waste, is not allowed to be imported into Malaysia, as specified in the guidelines. Stemming illegal wasteGiving its assurance, Miti said the existing framework in Malaysia already prohibits contaminated or mixed waste paper from entering the country.

Source: The Star February 10, 2026 14:55 UTC