PORT KLANG, Feb 12 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted nine containers containing electronic waste (e-waste) and other prohibited materials during an integrated inspection at West Port, Port Klang, yesterday.
The operation, conducted around 3 pm, was led by Port Klang Commander Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal at the port’s CT1 scanner inspection site.
He said the inspection under Ops Green Shield involved 10 containers selected for physical checks, nine of which were found to carry prohibited items.
“Of the 10 containers inspected, seven contained various types of e-waste, one carried scheduled waste suspected to be aluminum scrap, and another was loaded with mixed plastic and paper scrap.
“Only one container carrying industrial machinery was found to be in order and free of prohibited goods,” he said in a statement today.
The inspection was conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM), SIRIM Berhad, Royal Malaysia Police, Port Klang Authority, and the Selangor Department of Environment (JAS).
Among the items found in the e-waste containers were used CPUs, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, keyboards, and heavy machinery components. The shipments originated from several US ports, including Los Angeles, Norfolk, California, and New York.
Nik Ezanee said one container declared as containing e-waste and metal scrap was linked to a local importer.
Additionally, one container was found carrying scheduled waste suspected to be aluminum scrap weighing over 23,000 kilograms, while another contained 20,474 kilograms of mixed plastic and paper scrap.
“The import of scheduled waste is prohibited under the Environmental Quality Act 1974. Such materials can pose risks to the environment and public health if not properly managed,” he said.
He added that the total seized weight amounted to 195,720 kilograms, with the United States identified as the exporting country.
All containers were placed in a secure storage area pending further instructions from JAS at the state and federal levels for re-export purposes.
“MCBA will continue to intensify inspections of containers suspected of carrying prohibited waste and remains committed to strengthening controls at the nation’s entry points,” he said.
