Malaysia implements total e-waste import ban to curb toxic trade
PolicyWednesday, August 5, 2026Mongabay

Malaysia implements total e-waste import ban to curb toxic trade

In April 2026, Malaysia implemented a total ban on the import of electronic waste to eliminate its position as a key destination for hazardous e-waste. This policy aims to mitigate the environmental and health risks associated with the toxic trade in electronic scrap.

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