Regulations for the Importation of Cattle and Buffalo from the People’s Republic of China. Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Cattle International trade Authorization/permit Slaughtering Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Abstract To import cattle and buffalos from China into Malaysia, Regulation 1 requires the previous written approval as well as the issuance of an import licence prior to the departure of the animals from the country of export. Further conditions are hereby established, covering the issuance of a veterinary health certificate, intended to guarantee the wholesomeness of animals. Regulation 3 regards transport and landing places. Further provisions deal with quarantine measures and slaughter (Regulations 3 and 4 respectively). Regulation 8 specifies the measures to be undertaken in case of disease outbreak. Full text English Website www.jphpk.gov.my