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Regulations for the Importation of Wild Carnivores into Malaysia.

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Keeping of live animals Animal health International trade Vaccination Quarantine Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

To import wild carnivores into Malaysia from any country and for zoo or exhibition purposes, the import permit, to be granted by the Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia, is required (Regulation 1). On the other hand, consignments of such animals shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate certifying their health conditions and certifying as well that they have been vaccinated and kept in quarantine. Regulation 3 deals with transport; Regulation 4 concerns quarantine meas

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