Malaysia

Over 25,000kg frozen fowl from Denmark seized

Chicken valued at RM246,600 imported with expired permit

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 10 Jul 2021 4:09PM

Over 25,000kg frozen fowl from Denmark seized
Authorities discovered and held a container of illegally imported frozen chicken from Denmark at Dermaga and Merdeka Port on June 30. – File pic, July 10, 2021

LABUAN – A container carrying 25,200kg of frozen chicken from Denmark has been apprehended by the Malaysian Quarantine Inspection Services (Maqis) Labuan.

The animal product worth RM246,400 which was being shipped in by a container was apprehended at the Dermaga and Merdeka Port here on June 30.

According to a media statement issued by Maqis, initial investigations revealed that the import permit used to bring in the animal product has expired. 

“Failure to have a certified import permit is an offence under Section 11(1) of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728).

“Those found guilty can be fined not more than RM100,000, jailed not more than six years, or both,” it said.

Magis has reminded all importers and exporters to be more attentive and adhere to government regulations. – The Vibes, July 10, 2021

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