S'wak bans import of pigs, pork from Sabah after African Swine Fever detected in Pitas

KUCHING: Sarawak has banned the import of pigs, pork and pork products from Sabah with immediate effect after African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported to have been detected among pigs in the neighbouring state's Pitas district.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the ban was made under Section 8 of the Sarawak Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999 to ensure that Sarawak remains free from ASF.