PETALING JAYA: A total of 763 containers of electronic waste (e-waste) have been detected through Ops Green Shield, which was launched on Feb 27 at Port Klang.
Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) Port Klang commander Deputy Comm Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said the integrated operation by the joint task force on e-waste is part of ongoing efforts to protect environmental sustainability and safeguard national sovereignty.
“In Phase 1 of the operation, 148 containers were inspected, and out of these, 21 were ordered to be re-exported to their country of origin in accordance with existing legal provisions.
“For Phase 2, a total of 615 containers are currently under follow-up action involving various enforcement agencies,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (April 22).
He added that of the total, 131 containers are under investigation under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA), 112 containers are under AKPS, and 372 containers are under the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, which were inspected last year.
He added that the task force’s e-waste team at Port Klang has also identified four shipping companies that have yet to respond regarding 15 flagged containers.
“A reminder letter will be issued to the involved parties if they fail to respond by May 2.
“Further action, including temporary suspension of licences, will be taken until all the containers are fully cleared,” he said.
DCP Nik Ezanee said AKPS will continue to intensify inspections on cargo containers suspected of carrying prohibited electronic waste.
The move is in line with the absolute ban on e-waste imports effective April 1, following the gazettement of the Customs (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2026.
