1) Microchip:  They are not required by the Malaysian government but a microchip that complies with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785 is strongly recommended.

2) Rabies Vaccination & Certificate: All pets must have an original Rabies Certificate and this certificate must state the microchip number, the date of inoculation and the validity of the particular vaccination you obtain – the rabies shot must have been given at least 30 days prior to export but within 1 year from date of export.  There are no exceptions.  This vaccine must be an inactivated vaccine.

3) Vet Health Certificate (Form 7001)– This is the standard Health Certificate to be filled out by your USDA accredited Veterinarian.   Must be issued within 7 days of date of export.

4) Import Permit – An import permit is required in order to enter the country.  Please contact your local representative on the best way of handling this.

5) USDA Endorsement:  The following documents should be sent to the state USDA veterinarian for endorsement:

• Microchip Implantation Record
• Rabies Certificate
• Vet Health Certificate

 6) Current Vaccination Records

 For Dogs & Cats Respectively:

__Canine Distemper. Parvovirus, Hepatitis and Leptospirosis

__Feline Cat Flu-Feline Calicivirus

__Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis

__Chlamydia Psittaci

__Cat Enteritis-Feline Panleukopaenia/Feline Parvo Virus

Must be sent to your local USDA for their stamp of approval.  Please contact your local representative on the best way of handling this.

7) Quarantine – There is a 7-day mandatory quarantine for all pets going into Malaysia from the US. The Malaysia Department of Veterinary services has more answers on their website: http://agrolink.moa.my/jph/

• Is there a minimum age requirement for importation? 

Dogs and cats shall be at least 3 months of age at the time of import.


• How many pets can I import? 

There is no restriction on the number of pets that can be imported by a person. However the local authorities in Malaysia may have regulations pertaining to the number of dogs that can be kept within residential premises.


• Is it necessary to microchip my pet? 

This is not necessary (except for restricted breeds of dogs) but it is strongly encouraged.


• Do I need an Import Permit? 

You are required to obtain an import permit from this department to be able to import pets into Malaysia. Pets arriving without import permits may not be allowed entry by the animal quarantine officers at the point of entry. To import an exotic animal or a wildlife as pet you may also be required to obtain an approval from the Department of Wildlife Conservation and National Parks prior to applying for the import permit from DVS.


• Where do I obtain an import permit?
  
  • For importation into Peninsular Malaysia import permits shall be obtained from the Directors of State Veterinary departments or the Director General, Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia 
  • For importation into the States of Sabah and Sarawak, enquiries and application shall be made to those states concerned.

• How do I obtain an import permit on my own?  

This is a service that PetRelocation.com can do on your behalf, however if you would like to obtain your own import permit:
You should submit the application together with a copy of current vaccination records and import permit fee of five Ringgit (RM 5.00) per dog/cat. The fee can be paid in cash or by bank draft, money order or postal order, made payable to the Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia or the Director of the State concerned. Applicants outside the country may submit applications by post or through a local representative (friend, relative or agent in Malaysia).
You may
• obtain the Application Form from the abovementioned offices OR  
• download the Microsoft Word version OR 
• print out the application
  

• What is the validity period of the import permit? 

The import permit is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

Kuala Lumpur Animal Quarantine Station ("KLAQS") FAQ

Where is the KLAQS located?

KLAQS is located at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang.

Animal Quarantine & Import Export Control Complex

KL International Airport (KLIA), Sepang

Jalan Pekeliling 4

64050 Sepang

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: 603- 87872377 / 79

Fax:603- 878722378

Can I visit my pet(s) during their stay in quarantine?  Who else is allowed to visit?

Owners and anyone authorized by the owners is allowed to visit the pets daily between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. However, visitors are advised to strictly observe all rules and regulations of the quarantine station.  Each visit is preceded with signing in at the quarantine station office and picking up a visitor tag.

If you plan on having someone other than your family members visit your pet(s), please let your PetRelocation.com specialist know in advance so they can inform KLAQS.

What are the accommodations like?

Dogs are rotated between two enclosures – each a 40m indoor area and a covered outdoor area of a similar size.  The indoor areas are climate controlled.  There is a strip of land around these enclosures where a quarantined dog can be let out to run around.  There is also a very modern cattery where cats stay.

All enclosures are cleaned once a day.

Can my pet(s) be fed their own food?  Can I send along food?

You may send 2-4 meals’ worth of food along with your pet(s).  This is for feeding at any connections they might have along the way.  The food must be dry food and placed in a zip lock bag and attached securely to the top or side of the crate with feeding instructions.

For their stay in quarantine, the KLAQS can accommodate special food & medication requirements, as long as the food is available for purchase in Malaysia.  Please let your PetRelocation.com specialist know what type of food they require and they will be able to look into having it purchased.

 
Please also let your PetRelocation.com specialist know the exact feeding instructions for your pets so they can let the KLAQS employees know.