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AKPS seizes 125 tonnes of illegally imported waste at Port Klang

Published on 28 Jan 2026 1:51:02 PM

The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has intercepted five shipping containers carrying illegal electronic waste, scheduled waste and commercial refuse at Port Klang, following a joint inspection with Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the Port Klang Authority and the Selangor Environment Department (DOE).

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The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has intercepted five shipping containers carrying illegal electronic waste, scheduled waste and commercial refuse at Port Klang, following a joint inspection with Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the Port Klang Authority and the Selangor Environment Department (DOE).

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