Tag: import ban
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Experts urge Malaysia to ban e-waste imports and end its status as a global dumping ground
Urgent call for legislation to curb e-waste imports Experts are urging Malaysia to enact comprehensive laws that ban the import of electronic waste and strengthen enforcement. The push follows recent cases of illegally imported e-waste surfacing in the country, highlighting vulnerabilities in the current regulatory framework and the urgent need to align with international standards…
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Indonesia Seizes 250 Tons of Rice Smuggled via Sabang FTZ
Indonesia Seizes 250 Tons of Rice Smuggled via Sabang FTZ In a bold move against illicit trade, the Indonesian government announced the seizure of 250 tons of rice from a warehouse in the Sabang Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Aceh. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed on Sunday that investigators determined the shipment had entered…
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SRA halts molasses imports amid price crash in the Philippines
SRA temporarily halts molasses imports under MO No. 1 The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Philippines has issued a temporary moratorium on importing molasses through Molasses Order (MO) No. 1. The policy, effective until December 31 with the possibility of extension or lifting based on stock balance and policy outcomes, aims to give the…
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SRA halts molasses importation amid price crash in the Philippines
Overview The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Philippines has issued Molasses Order (MO) No. 1, placing a temporary ban on molasses imports through December 31. The move aims to give the government time to review policies and strike a balance between producers and users amid a surge in import arrivals and a sharp decline…