E-Scrap News
6 February 2026
Malaysia clamps down on illegal e-waste imports amid probes
Why It Matters for ITAD
This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.
Malaysia’s growing role as a hub for global e‑scrap is colliding with corruption probes, large container seizures and regional backlash. The pressure is putting Southeast Asia’s informal import trade under its harshest spotlight since China’s 2018 “National Sword” policy, which effectively shut the door on most foreign waste and recyclables and forced exporters to find […] The post Malaysia clamps down on illegal e-waste imports amid probes appeared first on Resource Recycling.
Key Takeaways
- • Malaysia clamps down on illegal e-waste imports amid probes.
