PORT KLANG: A total of 15 electronic waste (e-waste) containers have been ordered out of the country under enforcement action by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) through Ops Green Shield.
Port Klang AKPS commander Deputy Comm Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said 14 containers were shipped out at 8am on Tuesday (April 14), while one more is scheduled to be sent out on Wednesday (April 15).
He said the move is part of ongoing efforts to ensure Malaysia is not used as an illegal dumping ground for e-waste.
“From Ops Green Shield 1 to Ops Green Shield 21, a total of 254 containers confirmed to contain e-waste have been detained by AKPS together with the Joint Task Force.
“Overall, 803 e-waste containers have been subjected to enforcement action to be removed from the country in accordance with existing laws,” he said at a press conference at the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) North Port here on Tuesday (April 14).
DCP Nik Ezanee said the operation was carried out in an integrated manner involving multiple agencies, including Customs, the Environment Department, SIRIM and the Port Klang Authority.
He added that each suspicious container undergoes a strict verification process before further action is taken.
“This reflects the authorities’ commitment and firm stance in combating the illegal entry of e-waste into the country.
“It is also in line with efforts to strengthen enforcement effectiveness and ensure compliance with laws and international conventions,” he said.
DCP Nik Ezanee said AKPS will continue to intensify inspections on containers suspected of carrying prohibited materials.
He added that the move is in line with the enforcement of a total ban on e-waste imports, which came into effect on April 1 under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2026 [PU(A) 151/2026].
