Animals Act, 1953. Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 1953 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend and consolidate the laws for preventing the introduction into, and the spreading within, Malaysia of diseases of animals; for the control of the movement of animals into, within and from Malaysia; for the control of the slaughter of animals; for the prevention of cruelty to animals; for measures pertaining to the general welfare, conservation and improvement of animals in Malaysia; and for purposes connected therewith. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Animal health Animal welfare International trade Pests/diseases Slaughtering Authorization/permit Birds Cattle Equine-animals Wild fauna Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act is to control the import and export of animals and birds; to prevent the spreading of diseases; to prevent cruelty to animals; to control the movement or slaughter of livestock; and to conserve and improve the general welfare of animals. Full text English Website www.dvs.gov.my References - Legislation Implemented by Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules, 2009. Legislation | Malaysia | 2009 Keyword: Slaughtering, Authorization/permit, Certification, Marking/identification, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animals (Fees for the Quarantine of Animal, Bird or Thing in Federal Animal Quarantine Stations) Rules, 2008. Legislation | Malaysia | 2008 Keyword: Quarantine, Royalties/fees, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Federal Animal Quarantine Station (Management and Maintenance) By-laws, 1984. Legislation | Malaysia | 1984 (2008) Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animals (Import and Export Examination Fees) Rules, 2010. Legislation | Malaysia | 2010 Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Declaration of Animal and Bird Disease. Legislation | Malaysia | 2009 Keyword: Animal health, Birds, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Declaration of Animal Disease 2009. Legislation | Malaysia | 2009 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animals (Importation) Order, 1962. Legislation | Malaysia | 1962 Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Certification, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animals Rules, 1962. Legislation | Malaysia | 1962 Keyword: Quarantine, Animal health, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX