Regulations for the Importation of Sheep or Goats from the Republic of Indonesia into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF SHEEP OR GOATS FROM THE REPUBLIC OF 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 State Director concerned 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 animals shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate issued by a competent veterinary officer of the Government of Republic of Indonesia certifying that : 3.1 the animals were clinically healthy and free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious diseases at the time of export; 3.2 the animals had been in that part, state or province of the Republic of Indonesia for a period of not less than six (6) months immediately preceding export; 3.3 the part, state or province of the country from which the animals were originated has been free from rinderpest and foot and mouth diseases for the past twelve (12) months immediately prior to the date 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 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 from places other than those specified above were permitted on board or carried in the ship/aircraft during the time the animals to which the declaration refers to were on board the ship/aircraft; 4.3 no fodder or bedding was taken on board the ship or aircraft from places other than the port or airport of embarkation of the animals. 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. Quarantine in Malaysia Upon arrival in Malaysia, the aniamals shall be quarantined for a period of not less than 10 clear days at the approved quarantine stations or holding yard. The first day being counted after the last animal has been admitted and all the animals shall be released on the 11th days. The animals released from the quarantine stations shall be moved in sealed wagons or sealed lorries to the approved abattoirs under the veterinary supervision. 7. Fee The following fees are payable for each consignment of animals imported into Malaysia : (i) Import licence : RM 3 per head (ii) Quarantine fee : RM 2 per head (iii) Quarantine certificate : RM 1 per head