Regulation for the Importation of Deer from Australia or New Zealand into Malaysia

REGULATION FOR THE IMPORTATION OF DEER FROM AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND INTO MALAYSIA ( Empowered under section 8 of Animals Rules, 1962 ) 1. Import licence The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Director General of Veterinary Services, Malaysia or the State Director concerned permitting the import of such animals into the State(s) of Malaysia. 2. Description Of Animal The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a certificate containing a full description or identification of the animals. 3. Veterinary Certification The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate issued by a competent veterinary officer of Australia(AQIS) or New Zealand (MAFF) certifying that : 3.1. the animals were clinically healthy and free from any symptom of infectious or contagious diseases at the time of export and that Australia or New Zealand has been free from foot and mouth disease and rinderpest for the past twelve (12) months prior to export. 3.2. the animals came from farm(s) certified free of tubercullosis and that no case of tubercullosis and melioidosis had been diagnosed on the farm in the preceding twelve (12) months of export. 4. Declaration by Master/Captain of the Ship/Aircraft The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a certificate from the master/captain of the ship or aircraft in which the animals were carried stating that : 4.1 the ship or aircraft did not at any intermediate port or airport, other than Singapore after leaving Australia or New Zealand. 4.2 no ruminants or swine other than from that part of Australia or New Zealand were taken on board the ship or aircraft after it left Australia or New Zealand. 4.3 no fodder or animal feed was taken on board the ship or aircraft at any intermediate port or airport, other than Singapore after it left Australia or New Zealand. 5. Transportation The consignment of animals shall be carried by ship or aircraft direct to the prescribed landing place or any other port or airport as directed by the Director General of Veterinary Services, Malaysia or the State Director concerned. 6. Fee Each consignment of deer imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to the following fees: (i) Import Licence : $3 per head