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Malaysia Cracks Down on Illegal Plastic Waste Imports

7/3/2025

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Malaysia is taking a bold stand against illegal waste dumping by enforcing stringent regulations on plastic scrap imports. Starting July 1, only countries that support the Basel Convention can import, with approvals needed from Sirim. New rules demand recyclability and regular audits of processing facilities, echoing recent moves by Thailand and Indonesia to tackle this pressing issue.

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Story summary

Malaysia is taking a bold stand against illegal waste dumping by enforcing stringent regulations on plastic scrap imports. Starting July 1, only countries that support the Basel Convention can import, with approvals needed from Sirim. New rules demand recyclability and regular audits of processing facilities, echoing recent moves by Thailand and Indonesia to tackle this pressing issue.