Veterinary dept bans three Penang agents from exporting pets over biosecurity risk

PETALING JAYA: The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has blocked three agents from Penang involved in exporting pets, following Australia’s move to temporarily suspend the import of dogs and cats from Malaysia over biosecurity concerns.

DVS director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan said Penang’s state veterinary services department and the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) have been ordered to block the agents’ applications for export permits, pending further notice.