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The Sun
22-07-2025
- The Sun
Selangor customs seizes RM9.17m scrap metal at Port Klang Free Zone
KLANG: The Selangor Customs Department has intercepted an illegal shipment of 1,964 tonnes of scrap metal valued at RM9.17 million after confiscating 83 containers at the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ). Selangor Customs director Mohamad Azhar Ahmad Paharazi stated that the seizure was made following joint inspections with the National Targeting Centre (NTC) over two months starting in May. Initial investigations indicated the metals were imported without permits from various countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, likely for domestic use. 'The goods were falsely declared as aluminium alloy, raw aluminium, computer components, and precious metals in the Manifest and Customs Form 1. Importing scrap metal requires permits from SIRIM under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023,' he said during a press conference at Wisma Kastam, Pulau Indah. In a separate case, Mohamad Azhar revealed that eight 20-foot containers carrying 221.7 tonnes of steel coils worth RM1.29 million were also seized at PKFZ. The shipment, declared as furniture and mattresses, was found to contain Prime Pre-Painted Steel Coils imported without permits. 'The goods are subject to anti-dumping duties of 52.1 per cent under the Customs (Anti-Dumping Duty) Order 2021. A total of 62 coils valued at RM769,434 were seized, with duties and taxes amounting to RM516,290. Investigations are ongoing,' he added. From May to early July, Selangor Customs also prevented smuggling attempts involving other goods worth RM4.37 million, including duties and taxes, at West and North Port Free Zones. - Bernama
The Star
22-07-2025
- The Star
Selangor Customs seizes scrap metal worth RM9.17mil at PKFZ
KLANG: The Selangor Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle in 1,964 tonnes of scrap metal worth RM9.17mil after seizing 83 containers within the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) here recently. Selangor Customs director Mohamad Azhar Ahmad Paharazi said the goods were confiscated through a series of inspections conducted in collaboration with the National Targeting Centre (NTC) over a two-month period beginning in May. He said preliminary investigations revealed the metals were imported without permits from several countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia and were believed to be brought in for domestic use. "Checks showed that the goods had been declared as aluminium alloy, aluminium materials, raw aluminium, computer components and precious metals in the Manifest and Customs Form 1. "The importation of scrap metal is subject to import permits issued by the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) under Item 5, Part 1, Fourth Schedule, Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023,' he said at a press conference at Wisma Kastam, Pulau Indah, here Tuesday (July 22). In a separate development, Mohamad Azhar said Selangor Customs also seized 221.7 tonnes of steel coils worth RM1.29mil after detaining eight 20-foot containers at PKFZ. He said the containers had arrived at Port Klang on June 4 with the goods declared as furniture and mattresses in Customs Form 1. "Checks revealed the cargo to be Prime Pre-Painted Steel Coils, believed to have been imported without permits for industrial use in the country and subject to anti-dumping duties of 52.1 per cent in accordance with the Customs (Anti-Dumping Duty) (Administrative Review) (No. 2) Order 2021. "A total of 62 coils were seized with an estimated value of RM769,434, while duties and taxes amounted to RM516,290. The case is still under investigation,' he said. Mohamad Azhar said his department also foiled smuggling attempts involving other types of goods worth RM4.37mil, including duties and taxes, through seizures at the West and North Port Free Zones from May to early July. - Bernama
The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
Customs seize 272 tonnes of scrap iron worth RM1.64mil in West Port
KLANG: The Selangor Customs Department has seized 272.6 tonnes of scrap iron worth RM1.64mil that was illegally brought in, following the detention of 14 containers at West Port Free Zone recently. Customs assistant director-general (enforcement) Raizam Setapa @ Mustapha said all the goods were confiscated after a series of inspections and seizures conducted in April 2025. He said preliminary investigations revealed that the scrap metal was imported from several countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and is believed to have been brought in for recycling purposes. "Inspections found that the goods were declared as copper alloy, alternators and used vehicle components, including aluminium powder, in Customs Form 1 to mislead authorities. "All the goods confirmed as scrap iron were seized for not having an import permit issued by the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (Sirim) as outlined under Item 5, Part 1, Fourth Schedule, Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023," he said during a press conference at Wisma Kastam, Pulau Indah here on Monday (May 26). In other developments, Raizam said Selangor Customs also seized 26,238 litres of alcoholic beverages worth RM188,724 after detaining a 40-foot container on May 6. He said the container arrived at Port Klang on April 22, with the goods declared as furniture. Raizam also stated that Customs successfully foiled attempts to smuggle five types of commodities, including rice, chewing tobacco and 21 units of washing machines and clothes dryers, with a total value of RM3.5mil through seizures involving the West and North Port Free Zone areas throughout April and May. "All cases are being investigated under Section 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967 for importing prohibited goods contrary to a prohibition and Section 133(1)(a) of the same act for making false declarations," he said. – Bernama
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Selangor Customs seize over RM770,000 worth of prohibited goods in Port Klang
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Customs Department thwarted attempts to smuggle four types of prohibited goods into the country, with total seizures estimated at RM772,000, including unpaid duties and taxes. Its director, Tun Norlela Azumi Ramli, said the enforcement division made the seizures in four separate operations at the Free Zone areas of Port Klang in March. In the first case, the enforcement team detained a 20-foot container carrying 10,000kg of rice on March 25. Tun Nurlela Azmi said checks showed that the rice had been imported without a valid permit. "The goods were falsely declared as basil seed, mixed leaf, and mixed spices in an attempt to evade the import permit requirement under Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas). "The estimated value of the seized rice was RM170,000, with RM68,000 in unpaid duties and taxes," she said in a statement today. The second seizure, made on March 20, involved a 40-foot container holding 147,600 units of electrical accessories valued at RM163,622.50. She said the importer was believed to have used incorrect declarations and tariff codes to avoid obtaining approval from the Energy Commission (ST) and SIRIM. The unpaid duties and taxes involved were estimated at RM57,768.18. In the third case, Tun Nurlela Azmi said customs officers seized 492 units of electric bicycles worth RM123,000 from a 40-foot container on March 25. The importer allegedly declared the items as bicycle parts to avoid the need for a permit from the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). The final case involved a shipment of 7,320 litres of ethyl alcohol, found on March 20. The goods, believed to have originated from Europe, were declared as ethanol solution to evade permit requirements from the department's director-general. The seized alcohol was valued at RM73,200 with unpaid duties and taxes totalling RM117,229. Tun Norlela Azmi also urged the public to assist the department in combating smuggling activities involving cigarettes, liquor, firecrackers, drugs, vehicles and other contraband, warning that such crimes not only affect national revenue but also pose a threat to public safety and national security.
