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Malaysia Seizes 3 Israel-Bound Containers, Plans Inspections

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 8:06 AM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced seizure of three Israel-bound containers at Tanjung Pelepas port.
The cargo was destined for Ashdod Port south of Tel Aviv.
Two containers held electric-bike parts from Chinese maker Chongqing Mobimax Technology.
A container seized on Aug. 7 was suspected of containing weapons for Elbit Systems.
Anwar said Malaysia will block shipments supporting Israel’s military and will inspect suspicious cargo under law.

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced seizure of three Israel-bound containers at Tanjung Pelepas port.
The cargo was destined for Ashdod Port south of Tel Aviv.
Two containers held electric-bike parts from Chinese maker Chongqing Mobimax Technology.
A container seized on Aug. 7 was suspected of containing weapons for Elbit Systems.
Anwar said Malaysia will block shipments supporting Israel’s military and will inspect suspicious cargo under law.