Malaysia: Introduced a temporary export ban on scrap iron in Sabah

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On 11 June 2021, the government of Sabah temporarily banned the export of scrap iron. The objective was to ensure sufficient raw materials for the operations of the local steel industry. The export ba...

Intervention Details

Intervention Type

Export ban

MAST Chapter

P: Export-related measures (incl. subsidies)

Implementation date

11 Jun 2021

Revocation date

01 Feb 2022

Implementation level

Subnational

Affected flow

Outward

Announced as temporary

Yes

Eligible firms

all

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