Regulations for the Importation of Cattle from Indonesia into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF CATTLE FROM INDONESIA INTO MALAYSIA ( Empowered under section 8 of Animal 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 into which the animals are being imported, permitting the importation 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 animal shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate issued by a competent Veterinary Officer of the Republic of Indonesia certifying that : 3.1 the animals have been examined and found to be healthy and free from any clinical signs of infectious or contagious diseases at the time of export; 3.2 the animals had been in the country for a period of not less than six (6) months immediately prior to export; 3.3 Indonesia has remained free of rinderpest and foot and mouth disease for a period of twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of export and that the animals were originated from anthrax free zone; 3.4 the animals have been deticked and treated with broad spectrum anthelmintic and approved antibiotics within seven (7) days prior to export. 4. Declaration by Master/Captain of the Ship/Aircraft The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a declaration certificate from the master/captain of the ship or aircraft in which the animals were carried stating that : 4.1 after embarkation of the animals, the ship or aircraft did not call at any intermediate port or airport other than in Singapore; 4.2 no ruminants or swine other than those specified above were permitted aboard the ship or aircraft during the time the animals to which the declaration refers were on board such ship or aircraft; 4.3 no fodder, bedding or animal feed was taken on board the ship or aircraft from places other than the port or airport of embarkation of the animals. 5. Transportation The 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. Quarantine in Malaysia Upon arrival in Malaysia, the animals shall be quarantined for a period of not less than 10 clear days at the approved quarantine station. The first day being counted after the last animal has been admitted; and the animals will be released on the 11th days. The animals released from the quarantine station shall be moved in sealed wagons or sealed lorries direct to the approved abattoir(s) under the veterinary supervision. 7. Fee The following fees are payable for each consignment of cattle imported into Malaysia : (i) Import licence : RM 5.00 per head (ii) Quarantine fee : RM 4.00 per head (iii) Quarantine Certificate : RM 2.00 per head