AWANI Tonight: Heavier penalties for illegal importers of E-waste
The government will be enforcing amendments to the Environmental Quality Ac 1974 that will increase penalties for illegal importation of E-waste to a maximum fine of RM10 million.
Wed Jun 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: 26 June 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Sultan slams MFL's penalties on Selangor FC
2. Illegal e-waste importers to face heavier penalties
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Sultan slams MFL's penalties on Selangor FC
2. Illegal e-waste importers to face heavier penalties
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620805959_kelapasawit.jpg)
Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low
The surprising drop in palm oil imports by India, the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils, could bring down palm oil prices.
Tue May 23 2023
![Egg importer sues Azmin for defamation Egg importer sues Azmin for defamation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668706613_AzminAli.jpg)
Egg importer sues Azmin for defamation
The company said it had never been involved and had no links with any direct negotiation with the Malaysian govt to import eggs from India.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![S'gor DOE detains three containers with e-waste from US, Spain S'gor DOE detains three containers with e-waste from US, Spain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670577198_kontena.jpg)
S'gor DOE detains three containers with e-waste from US, Spain
The inspection also found that the importer had declared the trade material as aluminum scrap to evade the authorities, Nor Aziah said.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Importers paid $32 bln in US tariffs on China tech imports - Industry report Importers paid $32 bln in US tariffs on China tech imports - Industry report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41548210915_Capitol.jpg)
Importers paid $32 bln in US tariffs on China tech imports - Industry report
The Biden administration continues to deliberate over whether to remove some duties.
Wed Jul 20 2022
![Singapore to minimise impact from chicken supply shortage in Malaysia Singapore to minimise impact from chicken supply shortage in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653359640_ayam.jpg)
Singapore to minimise impact from chicken supply shortage in Malaysia
Singapore is closely monitoring the situation, such as importers to minimise the impact from chicken supply shortage across the Causeway.
Tue May 24 2022
![Penang top importer of dates worth RM20.3 mln in February - DOSM Penang top importer of dates worth RM20.3 mln in February - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649754940_buahkurma.jpg)
Penang top importer of dates worth RM20.3 mln in February - DOSM
Malaysia's dates imports amounted to RM48.1 million in February, with Penang recording the highest amount of RM20.3 million followed by Selangor (RM15 million) and Kuala Lumpur (RM6.9 million).
Tue Apr 12 2022
![KPDNHEP issues eight notices to check on higher vegetable prices in Penang KPDNHEP issues eight notices to check on higher vegetable prices in Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81638055967_KPDNHEPPantau.jpg)
KPDNHEP issues eight notices to check on higher vegetable prices in Penang
KPDNHEP issued eight Goods Information Verification Notices (NPMB) to importers, exporters and vegetable wholesalers in Penang from Wednesday till yesterday.
Sat Nov 27 2021
![Get police approval before performing loading, unloading activities - Wee Get police approval before performing loading, unloading activities - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618741419_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
Get police approval before performing loading, unloading activities - Wee
Exporters, importers, and warehouse operators must obtain police approval with their cargo-related documents as proof to perform their loading or unloading of non-essential goods activities.
Thu Jun 17 2021
![Analysis: India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world Analysis: India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618533201_INDIA.jpg)
Analysis: India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world
India abruptly changed the rules to allow it to fast-track vaccine imports, having earlier rebuffed foreign drugmakers like Pfizer.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![Malaysian halal parks record RM200 mln increase in direct investment Malaysian halal parks record RM200 mln increase in direct investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616488426_JohorHalalPark.jpg)
Malaysian halal parks record RM200 mln increase in direct investment
According to HDC, Singapore was Malaysia's biggest importer of halal products in 2020 with a total export value of RM4.10 billion.
Tue Mar 23 2021
![Four including directors of frozen meat import companies remanded four days Four including directors of frozen meat import companies remanded four days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51609739585_MAHKAMAHMAJISTRETJ.jpg)
Four including directors of frozen meat import companies remanded four days
MACC in a statement said they had identified the frozen meat importers believed involved in the corrupt activities.
Mon Jan 04 2021
![Meat cartel scandal: Importer using fake halal logo on vehicles to be charged tomorrow Meat cartel scandal: Importer using fake halal logo on vehicles to be charged tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81467606366_meat.jpg)
Meat cartel scandal: Importer using fake halal logo on vehicles to be charged tomorrow
A frozen meat importer allegedly involved in the meat cartel scandal in Johor will be charged in court tomorrow for using fake halal logo on its vehicles.
Tue Dec 29 2020
![Jakim to issue list of licensed meat importers in Malaysia Jakim to issue list of licensed meat importers in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41609146480_ZulkifliAlBakri.jpg)
Jakim to issue list of licensed meat importers in Malaysia
Zulkifli said his department would continue to collaborate with relevant parties to ensure the community gets imported halal meat products.
Mon Dec 28 2020