Port Klang hits again! Over RM1.91 million worth of dairy and frozen ducks seized in Westports.
Seven containers from New Zealand and Ireland were intercepted by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). The issue? No valid MAQIS import permits. While the importer claims they are compliant, the law is clear: No permit, no entry.
It gets worse. Authorities also found two containers of e-waste—old remotes, card machines, and printers—hidden under false declarations as "plastic flakes."
Unchecked meat is a health risk. E-waste is a toxic threat. We cannot let Malaysia become a dumping ground.
In my view, three main factors drive this influx of illegal goods:
1. High Profit vs. Low Risk
The "E-waste business" is highly lucrative due to the valuable metals inside. For frozen meat, skipping the MAQIS permit process saves time and money. Many importers play a "probability game," betting that their container won't be among the small percentage
randomly scanned.
2. Sophisticated Smuggling (False Declaration)
Smugglers use HS Code (Harmonized System) manipulation. By declaring e-waste as "Industrial Machinery" or "Plastic Scraps," they bypass automated red flags in the customs system.
3. Regional Dumping Ground
As neighboring countries tighten their environmental laws, Malaysia has become a "path of least resistance" for global waste. High local demand for cheaper frozen meat also creates a market for those willing to bypass legal quarantine protocols.
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