It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

The consignment of live day-old chicks shall be accompanied by a valid import permit issued by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) permitting the importation of such chickens into Malaysia.

Contact the Malaysian Department of Veterinary Services for information about the process required to import animals into Malaysia from Australia.

Email

pro@dvs.gov.my

Refer to these and the Department’s websites for current information about exporting animals (including any suspensions).

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

Following Australia’s declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, Malaysia’s import health requirements for poultry hatching eggs from Australia were revised on 29 October 2025.

Should exporters seek to export poultry hatching eggs, please contact the Department’s regional office in the Australian state or territory from where the consignment will depart as government-to-government negotiations through the National Program in Canberra are required. The consignment will not be able to proceed until these negotiations are complete.

Note

As importing country requirements may change without advice to the Department, you should check the import permit and/or the country website carefully at the time of preparation for export.

Permission to move birds out of Australia

You may need permission under wildlife trade laws to move birds out of Australia. Refer to the Department’s International wildlife trade requirements. There is specific guidance for non-commercial wildlife trade for public exhibition, scientific research, conservation breeding and personal use.

Email

wps@awe.gov.au

Transport requirements

Each consignment day-old chicks and hatching eggs imported into Malaysia shall be carried by ship or aircraft or any vehicle direct to the prescribed landing place in Malaysia.

Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements

The importing country may have specific pre and post arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.

Inspection of farm(s) or premises of origin

The farm(s) or premises of origin may be subjected to inspection by the officials from the DVS, Malaysia as and when deemed required.

Suspension of Import

The Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia or State Veterinary Director may at any time when deemed necessary suspend importations from that country either temporarily or permanently in the event of disease outbreaks or suspected disease outbreaks occur or in case of importation in contravention of the above regulations.

Right to Amend Import Regulations

The Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia or State Veterinary Director shall amend the above regulations at any time as he may deem necessary.​​

Based on advice from the importing country 29 October 2025 following Australia's declaration of freedom from HPAI. 

​Entry last reviewed 6 November 2025.​​​