Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 20 -- Malaysia is stepping up efforts to control plastic waste imports and enforce Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material certification as part of its strategy to strengthen a circular economy within the industrial sector.

According to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), these measures aim to ensure that imported plastic waste meets high-quality standards for reuse in production processes. This approach is expected to reduce reliance on virgin raw materials while cutting down the volume of waste sent to landfills.

Since July 1, the Malaysian government has introduced stricter rules on plastic waste imports. Importers are now required to obtain manufacturing licences, undergo pre-shipment inspections ...