News & Reviews:   electronic waste

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.

Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and power banks all contain batteries. Generally, these are items that you don't use forever, but need to properly dispose to prevent issues. Here are a few options you can consider for disposing power banks in Malaysia.