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

The requirements for importing live animals into the Malaysian state of Sabah may be different to those for Malaysia more generally, with locally imposed arrangements in place. You should consult the separate Micor entry for Malaysia if the export is not to Sabah.

A permit is required and can be obtained from:

Address

Director of Veterinary Services
Sabah Department of Veterinary Services
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry
KOTA KINABALU, SABAH, MALAYSIA

Email

dvs@sabah.gov.my

Note

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

As required by the importing country.

Transport requirements

Pre- and post-arrival quarantine requirements

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

If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the Department's requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia:

Based on importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 28 April 2021.