Malaysia has seized three more containers bound for Israel at Tanjung Pelepas port, intensifying scrutiny of Israel-linked shipments.

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Malaysia has seized three more containers bound for Israel at Tanjung Pelepas port, intensifying scrutiny of Israel-linked shipments. The containers, carrying electric bike parts from China to Ashdod, were detained on August 19 and remain held. An earlier container bound for Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems was seized on August 7 over suspicions it contained weapons. Malaysia bans direct trade with Israel, although transit cargo is normally exempt. Source: Bloomberg