KUALA LUMPUR: Six Malaysian companies have been slapped with sanctions by the United States on Oct 30 for operating or having operated in the Russian manufacturing sector.

They were among the 400 entities and individuals sanctioned for allegedly 'enabling Russia's prosecution of its illegal war', according to a statement issued by the US State Department on its website.

The six companies are Zeolite Mansford Sdn Bhd (Zeolite), Centrina United Sdn Bhd (Centrina), Gyntec Carbon Sdn Bhd (Gyntec), Moralability Industry Sdn Bhd (Moralability), Melix Global Sdn Bhd (Melix Global).

A US State Department spokesman said the designations are intended to disrupt sanctions evasion and target entities in several third countries, including the People's Republic of China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/1128922/six-malaysian-companies-sanctioned-us-alleged-ties-russias-war-efforts