Malaysia enacts absolute ban on e-waste imports.
Malaysia enacted a national law in April 2026 prohibiting all electronic waste imports. The ban is a legal measure, and its actual effect on reducing imports has not yet been measured.
Why it matters
This directly addresses the problem of the toxic e-waste trade with a national law, showing clear policy intent to stop harmful imports.
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