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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Battery Waste Facility in Malaysia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 12, 2025327Views0Likes0Comments
The Kedah Environment Department has shut down a factory in the Bukit Selambau Industrial Area, Sungai Petani, for operating unlicensed offsite scheduled waste storage and recovery activities. The enforcement action, carried out on August 5, found the facility operating without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or a valid license. Officials discovered approximately 100 tonnes of…

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Singapore Assumes ASEAN Leadership Role to Tackle Transnational Crime and Maritime Threats

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 4, 2025185Views0Likes0Comments
Singapore has officially taken over as chair of the ASEAN Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime, signaling a strengthened commitment to combating maritime crime and addressing broader regional security challenges. The announcement was made during the ASEAN Regional Forum on Counter-Terrorism held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from March 20 - 21. The event gathered…

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Over 600,000 Counterfeit Electrical Products Seized in Bangkok Warehouse Raid

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 4, 2025496Views0Likes0Comments
Authorities have seized over 600,000 counterfeit electrical products from a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district, following a coordinated crackdown by the Ministry of Industry. The enforcement action was in response to reports of widespread distribution of uncertified electrical items, which pose serious safety hazards. The raid targeted a warehouse operated by a company…

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Chemical Trailer Plunges Into Sea After Collision on Malaysia Bridge

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 28, 2025187Views0Likes0Comments
An incident unfolded on the Second Link bridge when a trailer carrying chemicals plunged into the sea following a collision with another chemical tanker. The accident occurred at Km0.8 of the Plus highway's Second Link, near the Malaysian border checkpoint, at approximately 5:41 PM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Personnel from the Iskandar…

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Counterfeit Oil Factory Raided in West Jakarta, Indonesia; Three Arrested

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 28, 2025186Views0Likes0Comments
The Criminal Investigation Unit of the West Jakarta Metro Police raided an illegal production facility manufacturing counterfeit oil products in the Kembangan area of West Jakarta. During the operation, authorities apprehended three suspects believed to be part of a larger counterfeiting syndicate and seized numerous bottles of fake oil bearing well-known brand labels. According to…

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire in Taiwan, Prompts Shift in Production

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 21, 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
A fire erupted at a lithium battery manufacturing facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, injuring 15 individuals, including three firefighters who sustained burn injuries. The fire originated in a warehouse that stored unfinished battery products, according to reports. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the site, and Kaohsiung’s fire bureau received the emergency alert around 5 a.m.,…

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Fake Fertilizer Factory in Central Java, Indonesia, Seized

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 21, 2025394Views0Likes0Comments
The Central Java Regional Police have uncovered a counterfeit fertilizer manufacturing facility in Boyolali Regency, which had been operating covertly for five years with a monthly production capacity ranging between 260 to 400 tons. The factory's operations was uncovered following complaints about substandard fertilizers circulating in several areas of Central Java. In response, Head of…

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Authorities Arrest 4 for Fake Cosmetics Operation in South Korea

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 30, 2025782Views0Likes0Comments
In a major operation targeting counterfeit cosmetics, the Korean Intellectual Property Office’s trademark police have arrested several individuals involved in distributing fake beauty products falsely marketed under prestigious international brands. On June 19, authorities confirmed the arrest of a group led by a 42-year-old wholesaler, along with three accomplices. The suspects are being prosecuted for…

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Police Arrest 7 People in Oil Theft Syndicate in Indonesia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023489Views0Likes0Comments
The Jambi Regional Police's Directorate of General Criminal Investigation has unveiled a theft syndicate involving stolen oil condensate from an Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation. The incident took place in Rantau Karya, Geragai District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. According to the Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Jambi Police, Police…

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Forwarders Now Liable for Export Control Violations as US Tightens Shipping Security

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 18, 2023636Views0Likes2Comments
NVOs and forwarders may face significant fines and potential criminal charges if they fail to report customers who are exporting illegal components to countries like Russia and China, according to the US Department of Commerce. The department is urging these transportation providers to have a thorough understanding of their customers, which can be challenging for…

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