Malaysia imposes ban on e-waste importsA Customs Department official shows electronic waste illegally imported into Thailand, at the Bangkok Port office on May 14, 2025. In Malaysia, imports of e-waste are banned. The task force is also discussing a proposal for a three-month moratorium on the importation of ‌plastic waste, ‍he said. It is unclear how much e-waste is imported illegally into Malaysia. Environmental group Basel Action Network ​in a report last year estimated that the United States alone exported about 32,947 tonnes of e-waste per month with Malaysia being ​the primary recipient.

Source: Bangkok Post February 05, 2026 08:47 UTC