News & Reviews:   IMPORT

Malaysia has officially placed electronic waste (e-waste) under a complete import ban, effective immediately. The policy change, announced by the Malaysian National News Agency, classifies all e-waste as prohibited from entering the country under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023. This move marks a significant tightening of environmental regulations and reflects growing concerns over the improper handling and disposal of electronics.

In a major shift for the drone industry, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will ban approvals for new foreign-made drones and critical components from being imported, marketed, or sold in the United States unless specifically cleared by the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security. This move fundamentally changes how drones built outside the U.S., including those from major manufacturers like DJI and Autel Robotics, can enter the American market.

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports from several countries including Malaysia (24%). This move would increase the prices of Malaysian goods in the US, which may result in less Americans buying them. While Malaysia has yet to respond, China has retaliated with a new tariff rate.

Thanks to the new tariffs announced by President Trump, the tech industry is going to have a tough time in the market, particularly Apple. According to Reuters, the iPhone could get a drastic price increase of up to 30% or even more.

After some time regarding this news, it has finally happened. It was announced that the United States has imposed a 24% retaliatory tariff on imports from Malaysia. President Trump held a conference just yesterday announcing the news.

Just recently, Telegram just announced that they now allow users to seamlessly import chats from other platforms such as WhatsApp, Line, KakaoTalk, and more. In order to do so, you may head over to any of the instant messaging app you’re using and select the export chat option.