Canada says working with Malaysia over shipment of waste

In this May 28, 2019, file photo, a Malaysian official inspects a container filled with plastic waste shipment prior to sending it to the Westport in Port Klang. - AP

PETALING JAYA: The Canadian Government is working with the Malaysian authorities to address any issues related to the shipment of waste from the North American country, says its High Commission here.

It said that news reports of Canada not taking back plastic waste in Malaysia was taken out of context.