{
  "id": 10167179,
  "title": "436 e-waste containers re-exported, 578 more next month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/436-e-waste-containers-re-exported-578-more-next-month-10167179",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T07:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/27/436-e-waste-containers-re-exported-578-more-next-month"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has re-exported 436 containers of electronic waste (e-waste) to their respective countries this year, in two phases. This successful initiative is a result of collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, police, environment department and port authorities. The agency aims to re-export all 1,259 e-waste containers by the end of 2026. AKPS director-general Shuhaily Zain revealed that the agency seized RM265.89 million worth of goods in 2026, which is approximately three times the value from the previous year. Among the significant seizures were e-waste and drugs. In terms of drug smuggling, Zain mentioned that targeted screening at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2 has proven effective, leading to frequent arrests of individuals attempting to smuggle cannabis flowers, often orchestrated by foreigners. Regarding the recruitment of 13,721 positions at 122 entry points nationwide, Zain stated that the hiring process is being conducted in stages.",
  "summary": "AKPS director-general Shuhaily Zain says e-waste and drugs were among the main seizures and leakages intercepted by the agency this year.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "436 e-waste containers re-exported, 578 more next month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/436-e-waste-containers-re-exported-578-more-next-month",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:11:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}