AKPS re-exports 436 e-waste containers, 578 more scheduled in October

Malaysia’s Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) says it has re-exported 436 containers of electronic waste (e-waste) to their countries of origin this year, after running its first two operational phases with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the Environment Department, police, and port authorities. In a statement on Sept. 27, AKPS said another 578 containers are scheduled to be sent out in stages starting this October, with a target to re-export all 1,259 e-waste containers from Malaysia by the end of 2026. AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain reported seizures worth RM265.89 million in 2026—about triple the value from the previous year—citing e-waste and drugs as major contributors. He added that targeted screening at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has curbed repeat drug-smuggling attempts. Authorities also discussed plans for an AKPS training academy focused on border technologies, including AI.