Finally, in a decisive move on Wednesday, Malaysia imposed an immediate and total ban on the importation of electronic waste. - NSTP file picFINALLY, in a decisive move on Wednesday, Malaysia imposed an immediate and total ban on the importation of electronic waste. A big applause to Putrajaya for telling trash exporters that Malaysia isn't their electronic wasteland. While most experts have welcomed the total ban, a few still argue that such toxic waste imports should be licensed. E-waste isn't just trash, but a very toxic one at that, being made up of lead, cadmium, mercury and other poisonous heavy metals.

Source: New Strait Times February 07, 2026 16:03 UTC