马来西亚加强治理固体废物污染

Group 1: Electronic Waste Management - Malaysian law enforcement recently seized a batch of electronic waste containers that entered the country through false declarations, with the total value of seized smuggled electronic waste exceeding 4 billion ringgit (approximately 1.71 billion RMB) from January to September 2025, marking a historical high for the same period [1] - The Malaysian government has established a regular coordination mechanism to strengthen solid waste management, focusing on intercepting illegal electronic waste and plastic waste at major ports through a "box-by-box inspection + random sampling" model [1] - The Customs (Prohibition of Import) (Amendment) Act 2025, effective from July 2025, prohibits the import of waste plastics from non-Basel Convention signatory countries, requiring compliant waste plastics to have a purity of 99.5% [1] Group 2: Plastic Pollution Control - Malaysia generates approximately 12 million tons of solid waste annually, with plastic pollution accounting for over 30%, posing a significant challenge to environmental improvement [2] - In April 2025, the Malaysian government expanded the ban on single-use plastic bags to include national parks, marine parks, and geological parks, while Penang state initiated a "daily plastic-free" transition period in March 2025, fully implementing it by September [2] - Local communities have shown support for these measures, with initiatives such as distributing 100,000 eco-bags and promoting "bring your own utensils" days in schools [2] Group 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Future Plans - Various stakeholders, including NGOs and trade associations, have expressed support for the government's waste management measures while suggesting improvements, such as expanding the ban on single-use plastics to include plastic bottles [2] - The Malaysian government plans to enhance enforcement collaboration with states to ensure policy implementation and is considering a comprehensive ban on single-use plastic bags while promoting biodegradable materials [3] - Regional cooperation within ASEAN is being pursued to address solid waste management as a core issue, aiming to establish a joint defense and control system among member countries [3]